Dolphin: how to say it, spell it and use it
dolphin
/ˈdɑːlfən/
Short answer
The English word dolphin is pronounced /ˈdɑːlfən/. It is spelled D-O-L-P-H-I-N and has 7 letters. With a or an: a dolphin. The plural is dolphins.
Example sentence
The dolphin jumps in the sea.
Key facts
- English
- dolphin
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɑːlfən/
- With a or an
- a dolphin
- Plural
- dolphins
- Spelling
- D-O-L-P-H-I-N
- Number of letters
- 7
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce dolphin?
Dolphin is pronounced /ˈdɑːlfən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell dolphin?
Dolphin is spelled D-O-L-P-H-I-N. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of dolphin?
The plural of dolphin is dolphins.
Do you say a or an before dolphin?
Say a dolphin.
How do you use dolphin in a sentence?
For example: The dolphin jumps in the sea.
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