English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Doubt Pronunciation
Doubt is pronounced DOWT, IPA /ˈdaʊt/.
DOWT
US /ˈdaʊt/ · UK /ˈdaʊt/
Syllables: DOWT (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A feeling of uncertainty about whether something is true or right.
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Doubt in a Sentence
- There is some doubt about the date on the receipt.
- I doubt he will come now.
- She had no doubt at all about what she saw.
Common Mispronunciations of Doubt
Not DOWBT
Medieval scribes added that b to show the Latin dubitare behind the word. English speech never took it up.
Not DOOT
The ou is the ow of now, so the word rhymes with out.
Tip: Doubtful and doubtless keep the b silent, though indubitable brings it back to life.
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