To pronounce "dolorous", say DOL-or-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdoʊləɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdoʊləɹəs/
IPA
"dolorous" has 3 syllables: dol-or-ous.
adjective
"Dolorous" has 3 syllables: dol · or · ous.
The IPA transcription of "dolorous" is /ˈdoʊləɹəs/.
Dolorous: Solemnly or ponderously sad.
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