How to Pronounce Dorothy
Dorothy (Dorothy)
Female · English
How to Pronounce Dorothy
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
Dorothy means "Gift of God"—a English name with a rich history.
Dorothy has 3 syllables: DOR-uh-thee.
Phonetic Spelling of Dorothy
The phonetic spelling of Dorothy is:
DOR-uh-thee
Dorothy Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Dorothy below.
Origin and Meaning of Dorothy
Dorothy is a English name meaning "Gift of God". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, DE, DK, Algeria, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, IE, IL, India, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, South Africa. Greek Dorothea
Common Mispronunciations of Dorothy
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes DOR-uh-thee
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Dorothy should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Dorothy?
- Dorothy is pronounced DOR-uh-thee.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Dorothy?
- The correct pronunciation of Dorothy is DOR-uh-thee.
- Is Dorothy a English name?
- Yes, Dorothy is a English name meaning "Gift of God".
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