How to Pronounce Dorsal

To pronounce "dorsal", say DORS-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔɹsəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɔɹsəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dorsal”

"dorsal" has 2 syllables: dors-al. It rhymes with morsel and doorsill, if that helps it stick.

What does dorsal mean?

noun

  1. A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

adjective

  1. With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
  2. (of a knife) Having only one sharp side.

Antonyms

ventral

Words that rhyme with dorsal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

morseldoorsilltorseldorselforsellthorsell

Related words

abaxialridgespinebackbonetwoback-endriseback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dorsal"?▾

"Dorsal" has 2 syllables: dors · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "dorsal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dorsal" is /ˈdɔɹsəl/.

What does "dorsal" mean?▾

Dorsal: A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

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