To pronounce "dolor", say DOL-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdoʊlə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdoʊlə(ɹ)/
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"dolor" has 2 syllables: dol-or. It rhymes with polar and steamroller, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dolor" has 2 syllables: dol · or.
The IPA transcription of "dolor" is /ˈdoʊlə(ɹ)/.
Dolor: Sorrow, grief, misery or anguish.
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