How to Pronounce Dollar

To pronounce "dollar", say DOLL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /dɔlɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɔlɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dollar”

"dollar" has 2 syllables: doll-ar. It rhymes with holler and scholar, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dahler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dollar mean?

noun

  1. Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.
  2. (by extension) Money generally.

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Words that rhyme with dollar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hollerscholarcollarcrawlersqualorcolorhaulercallerlollercollortrawlersmaller

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dollar"?▾

"Dollar" has 2 syllables: doll · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "dollar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dollar" is /dɔlɚ/.

What does "dollar" mean?▾

Dollar: Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

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