To pronounce "dolour", say DOL-our — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɒlə/
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"dolour" has 2 syllables: dol-our. It rhymes with sollar and droller, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dolour" has 2 syllables: dol · our.
The IPA transcription of "dolour" is /ˈdɒlə/.
Dolour: A painful grief or suffering.
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