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How to pronounce “doleful”
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Pronunciation guide for doleful
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of doleful with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 2 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Valentine's Day Poetry Workshop
The leash is taut, her doleful eyes transfixed as she lifts
- Definition summary
- Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
Example 1 of 2
How to pronounce doleful
Valentine's Day Poetry Workshop

The leash is taut, her doleful eyes transfixed as she lifts
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “doleful”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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