How to pronounce dauber
Say it like DOW-ber. Dauber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dauber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dauber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOW-buh.
What does dauber mean?
- A pad or ball of rags, covered with canvas, for inking plates.
- A type of thick marker pen used to mark a bingo card.
- The mud wasp; the mud dauber.
Where does dauber come from?
From Middle English daubere, equivalent to daub + -er.
Questions about saying dauber
How do you pronounce dauber?
Say DOW-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dauber?
Dauber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ber.
Is dauber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaʊbə/ (DOW-buh).