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The word 'doleful' has 2 syllables.
ˈdoʊl-fəl


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

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Doleful' 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: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /f/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
AirThe air flows through the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#7: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'doleful'

Despite his doleful expression, the puppy's playful antics fill the room with joy.

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Doleful Dale did a double dare, to dance a jig with a joyful bear. But the bear was so jolly and full of glee, that Dale forgot all about his doleful misery.

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