To pronounce "doldrum", say DOLDR-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒldɹəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɒldɹəm/
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"doldrum" has 2 syllables: doldr-um.
noun
adjective
“She quit her doldrum job and left to seek a life of adventure.”
"Doldrum" has 2 syllables: doldr · um.
The IPA transcription of "doldrum" is /ˈdɒldɹəm/.
Doldrum: A slothful or stupid person.
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