How to Pronounce Dotes

To pronounce "dotes", say DOT-es — 2 syllables, IPA /dəʊts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dəʊts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dotes”

"dotes" has 2 syllables: dot-es. It rhymes with anecdotes and connotes, if that helps it stick.

What does dotes mean?

noun

  1. A darling, a cutie.
  2. An imbecile; a dotard.

verb

  1. (usually with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody.

    “Little Bill's parents just keep doting on him.”

  2. To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with dotes

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anecdotesconnotesdenotesquotespromotesgoatstoteskeynotesmotesbanknotesraincoatsoats

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dotes"?▾

"Dotes" has 2 syllables: dot · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "dotes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dotes" is /dəʊts/.

What does "dotes" mean?▾

Dotes: A darling, a cutie.

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