Comment prononcer « dolmen » en anglais
ˈdoʊ̯l.mən
DOH̯L·mən
Accent tonique principal : DOH̯L
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « dolmen » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “dolmen”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
DOH̯L
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
mən
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("DOH̯L"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "dolmen" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "dolmen is" sounds like "dolmen-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "dolmen" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“This is a dolmen, and this is the mysterious Salers cow.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“A mid-size monument here,,, and then, sometimes a tiny little dolmen.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
S'entraîner à prononcer « dolmen »
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This is a dolmen, and this is the mysterious Salers cow.
Écouter en contexte: “dolmen”
2 extraitsThe Anglais word “dolmen” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈdoʊ̯l.mən (phonetic respelling: DOH̯L-mən). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (DOH̯L · mən), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (DOH̯L). Grammatically, “dolmen” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “dolmen” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @34:57
“Also, very Celtic roots. This is a dolmen, and this is the mysterious Salers cow. She's so maternal that you cannot milk her without the calf”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @17:10
“about 60 meters at the base. A mid-size monument here,,, and then, sometimes a tiny little dolmen. and then, sometimes a tiny little dolmen.”
Définition et signification: “dolmen”
- A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.
- Any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “They are expert smiths and coiners; they are said to have great treasures in the dolmen in which they dwell, and of which they are regarded as the builders.”
- “This is a dolmen, and this is the mysterious Salers cow.”
- “A mid-size monument here,,, and then, sometimes a tiny little dolmen.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “dolmen”
- Pronunciation:
- DOH̯L-mən
- Syllabes:
- DOH̯L · mən
- Written Hyphenation:
- dol · men
- Accent tonique principal :
- DOH̯L
- IPA:
- ˈdoʊ̯l.mən
- Écouter en contexte
- dolmen
Mots qui riment avec “dolmen”
-oʊlmənMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "dolmen" (⁄ˈdoʊ̯l.mən⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « dolmen »
Comment prononcer « dolmen » en anglais ?
« dolmen » se prononce ⁄ˈdoʊ̯l.mən⁄ (DOH̯L-mən). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « dolmen » ?
« dolmen » compte 2 syllabes : DOH̯L · mən.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « dolmen » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « dolmen » se trouve sur « DOH̯L ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « dolmen » ?
A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.
Comment écouter « dolmen » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 2 exemples vidéo de « dolmen » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “dolmen”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).