To pronounce "doled", say DOL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"doled" has 2 syllables: dol-ed. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dold — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Doled" has 2 syllables: dol · ed.
Doled: To distribute in small amounts; to share out small portions of a meager resource.
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