How to Pronounce Dost

To pronounce "dost", say DOST — one syllable, IPA /dʌst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dost

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Syllable

4

Letters

/dʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dost”

"dost" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lost and accost, if that helps it stick.

What does dost mean?

verb

  1. (auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
  2. To perform; to execute.

    “All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?”

Synonyms

accomplishcarry outfunctionateattendservewait ondefrauddiddle

Antonyms

don't

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Words that rhyme with dost

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lostaccostfrostlastembossedexhausttossedcrossedglossedglostrost

Related words

dosadoucetenoughunhonoreddostiedostaldouttdohn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dost"?▾

"Dost" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dost" is /dʌst/.

What does "dost" mean?▾

Dost: (auxiliary) A syntactic marker.

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