To pronounce "dolores", say DOL-or-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dolores
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DOL-or-es
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"dolores" has 3 syllables: dol-or-es. It rhymes with chorus and torus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: delores — easy to mix up when writing.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dolores" has 3 syllables: dol · or · es.
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