To pronounce "dotard", say DOT-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdəʊ.təd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdəʊ.təd/
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"dotard" has 2 syllables: dot-ard. It rhymes with dottard, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dottard — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dotard" has 2 syllables: dot · ard.
The IPA transcription of "dotard" is /ˈdəʊ.təd/.
Dotard: An old person with impaired intellect; one in his or her dotage.
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