How to Pronounce Dotted

To pronounce "dotted", say DOTT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

DOTT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “dotted”

"dotted" has 2 syllables: dott-ed. It rhymes with allotted and trotted, if that helps it stick.

What does dotted mean?

verb

  1. To cover with small spots (of some liquid).

    “His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint.”

  2. To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.

    “Dot your is and cross your ts.”

adjective

  1. (of a line) Made up of a series of dots.

    “Please print your name and address clearly on the dotted line.”

  2. (usually computing) That contains dots.

Synonyms

stipple

Words that rhyme with dotted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

allottedtrottedspottedclottedknottedrottedslottedpottedblottedsottedcarotidplotted

Related words

dashedpatternedspeckedspeckledbrokenfleckedstippleddisseminated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dotted"?▾

"Dotted" has 2 syllables: dott · ed.

What does "dotted" mean?▾

Dotted: To cover with small spots (of some liquid).

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