How to Pronounce Dotterel

To pronounce "dotterel", say DOTT-er-el — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒtɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɒtɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dotterel”

"dotterel" has 3 syllables: dott-er-el. It rhymes with sauterelle, if that helps it stick.

What does dotterel mean?

noun

  1. A gullible fool.
  2. Any of various small birds in the plover family Charadriidae; sometimes used interchangeably with plover.

adjective

  1. Decayed

Synonyms

dotarddote

Words that rhyme with dotterel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sauterelle

Related words

dotrelfooldamnfoolinduhvidualfopdoodledoofusgander

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dotterel"?▾

"Dotterel" has 3 syllables: dott · er · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "dotterel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dotterel" is /ˈdɒtɹəl/.

What does "dotterel" mean?▾

Dotterel: A gullible fool.

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