How to Pronounce Dotage

To pronounce "dotage", say DOT-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dotage”

"dotage" has 3 syllables: dot-ag-e. It rhymes with pottage and flotage, if that helps it stick.

What does dotage mean?

noun

  1. Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.
  2. Fondness or attentiveness, especially to an excessive degree.

Synonyms

second childhood

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Words that rhyme with dotage

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pottageflotagefloatageboatagepotage

Related words

senilitysenescencesenilismagingacrogeriadegenerescencedegeneration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dotage"?▾

"Dotage" has 3 syllables: dot · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dotage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dotage" is /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/.

What does "dotage" mean?▾

Dotage: Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.

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