How to Pronounce Dotty

To pronounce "dotty", say DOTTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɒti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdɒti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dotty”

"dotty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with haughty and naughty, if that helps it stick.

What does dotty mean?

adjective

  1. Mildly insane or eccentric; often, senile.

    “My nan has got dottier and dottier since passing the age of eighty.”

  2. Having an unsteady gait.

Words that rhyme with dotty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haughtynaughtypottyhottiesquattysnottyknottytottyliteratidhotigrottyspotty

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dotty"?▾

"Dotty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dotty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dotty" is /ˈdɒti/.

What does "dotty" mean?▾

Dotty: Mildly insane or eccentric; often, senile.

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