How to Pronounce “dolphin

word

/ˈdɑɫfən/
DAHL-fuhn
/dˈɒlfɪn/
DOL-fin

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdɑɫfən/

British English

/dˈɒlfɪn/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

DAHL-fuhn

UK

DOL-fin

Listen in Context

A dolphin is a mammal, not a fish.

Have you ever seen a dolphin at the zoo?

Swimming with dolphins was the highlight of my trip.

Dolphins are known for saving people from drowning.