How to Pronounce "dopey"
word
/ˈdoʊpi/
DOH-pee
/dˈəʊpi/
DOH-pee
Definition
Describes someone who is slow, confused, or acting in a silly or sleepy way. It can also mean feeling groggy, especially from medicine or lack of sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdoʊpi/
British English
/dˈəʊpi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOH-pee
UK
DOH-pee
Listen in Context
After his surgery, he felt dopey for hours.
He looks dopey when he wakes up in the morning.
The puppy acted dopey after playing all afternoon.
Sorry, I'm a bit dopey today—I didn't sleep well last night.