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.