How to Pronounce Dovecot

To pronounce "dovecot", say DOV-ec-ot — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DOV-ec-ot

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"dovecot" has 3 syllables: dov-ec-ot.

What does dovecot mean?

noun

  1. A dovecote.

    “1882: In 1430 King's College, Cambridge, sells the pigeon's dung from its dovecot for 2s. 8d., in 1461 for 3s., in 1537 for 4s. — James Edwin Thorold Rogers, A History of Agriculture and Prices in England, Volume 4, p. 412.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dovecot"?▾

"Dovecot" has 3 syllables: dov · ec · ot.

What does "dovecot" mean?▾

Dovecot: A dovecote.

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