The word "dostal" is pronounced as /ˈdɔstəl/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open o sound, represented by the symbol /ɔ/. The following syllable is pronounced with a short o sound, represented by /ə/. The final consonant cluster "-stal" is pronounced with a voiceless /st/ sound followed by a voiced /l/ sound. The spelling of "dostal" accurately reflects its pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
The word dostal is a surname of Czech origin. It is derived from the Czech term dostat, which means to receive or get. The suffix -al is commonly used to form surnames in the Czech language. Therefore, Dostal can be understood as meaning one who receives or one who gets.