How to Pronounce Dormouse

To pronounce "dormouse", say DORM-ous-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔːmaʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɔːmaʊs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dormouse”

"dormouse" has 3 syllables: dorm-ous-e. It rhymes with rouse and grouse, if that helps it stick.

What does dormouse mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.
  2. Glis glis, the edible dormouse

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Words that rhyme with dormouse

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rousegrouseespousespouseblousehouselousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthouse

Related words

lerotmyoxidmousemuscardinidgliridmyomorphdeermouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dormouse"?▾

"Dormouse" has 3 syllables: dorm · ous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dormouse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dormouse" is /ˈdɔːmaʊs/.

What does "dormouse" mean?▾

Dormouse: Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.

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