The word "dolgoruki" is spelled with six letters and is pronounced as [dɔlɡɔrʊki]. The phonetic transcription indicates that it has stress on the second-to-last syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with an "o" as in "dog", while the second has an "ɔ" as in "bought". The "r" sound is pronounced in the third and fifth syllables, and the "u" has a short "ʊ" sound, as in "put". Though the spelling of "dolgoruki" may seem difficult, mastering its phonetic pronunciation is key to being able to use it correctly.
"Dolgoruki" is a Russian surname that can be translated to mean "long-armed" or "long-handed" in English. The word is derived from the Russian words "dolgo" meaning "long", and "rukav" meaning "arm" or "sleeve". This surname was historically associated with the noble Dolgorukov family in Russia, which included famous figures such as Yuri Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow.