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Syllables

The word 'dora' has 2 syllables.
ˈdɔ-


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Dora'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Dora' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'dora'

Dora danced disco without hesitation and became the hula hoop champion!

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Dora ducked down to the door, Dragging daringly a dinosaur. Dora's dance dazzled the day away, Drawing dozens of dogs to play. But Dora's dog got dizzy and fell, Dropping dust all over the dell.

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