To pronounce "dostoevsky", say DOST-oevsky — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dostoevsky
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"dostoevsky" has 2 syllables: dost-oevsky. It rhymes with dostoevski and kwasniewski, if that helps it stick.
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"Dostoevsky" has 2 syllables: dost · oevsky.
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