How do you pronounce "dorothy"?

In American English: /ˈdɔrəθi/ (DAWR-uhth-ee). In British English: /dˈɒɹəθi/ (D-or-uhth). In Canadian English: /ˈdɔrəθi/ (DAWR-uhth-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɒɹəθi/ (D-or-uhth).

Is "dorothy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɔrəθi/ (DAWR-uhth-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɒɹəθi/ (D-or-uhth).

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dorothy

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/ˈdɔrəθi/

DAWR-uhth-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dɔrdor·əθot·ihy

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