Pronunciation: [dˈɔːvə͡l] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Dorval" is pronounced as /dɔrvæl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "dor," is pronounced with an open O sound like in the word "door," while the second syllable, "val," is pronounced with a short A sound like in the word "cat." The stressed syllable is the first syllable, "dor." "Dorval" is also a city in Quebec, Canada, which is known for its airport that serves Montreal.
The word "Dorval" is derived from the French language. Its etymology can be traced back to the combination of two words: "d'Or" and "Val".
The first part, "d'Or", translates to "of gold" in English, and "Val" translates to "valley". Therefore, the literal meaning of "Dorval" would be "of gold valley" or "golden valley" when translated into English.
The name is believed to have originated from the golden harvests of wheat and hay that would grow in the fertile lands surrounding the Saint-Louis Lake, now known as Lac St-Louis, near Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The area was known for its fruitful agricultural activity, which may have inspired the name "Dorval".
In 1666, French colonists settled in the area and established a village named "Ville-Marie" (now Montreal).
