How to Pronounce Doll

To pronounce "doll", say DOLL — one syllable, IPA /dɒl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɒl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doll”

"doll" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dahl, dol, dolle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does doll mean?

noun

  1. A toy in the form of a human.
  2. (sometimes offensive) An attractive young woman

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Words that rhyme with doll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

dollywenchdameskirtchickbirdkewpiegirlie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doll"?▾

"Doll" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "doll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doll" is /dɒl/.

What does "doll" mean?▾

Doll: A toy in the form of a human.

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