How to Pronounce "dostoevsky"
word
ˌdɔˈstoʊvski/, /dɔstɔɪˈɛfski/, /dɔstɔɪˈɛvski
daw-STOH-ev-skee
ˌdɒstəˈjɛfski
dos-tuh-YEF-skee
Definition
Dostoevsky is the surname of Fyodor Dostoevsky, a famous Russian novelist known for his deep psychological stories like 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Brothers Karamazov.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɔˈstoʊvski/, /dɔstɔɪˈɛfski/, /dɔstɔɪˈɛvski
British English
ˌdɒstəˈjɛfski
Simplified Pronunciation
US
daw-STOH-ev-skee
UK
dos-tuh-YEF-skee
Listen in Context
Dostoevsky wrote many famous novels.
I am reading a book by Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky was born in Russia.
Whenever I hear the name Dostoevsky, I think of deep, complex characters.