How to pronounce doby
Say it like DOH-bee. Doby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doby
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-bee.
What does doby mean?
- Alternative form of dhobi.
Words that rhyme with doby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doby.
Questions about saying doby
How do you pronounce doby?
Say DOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doby?
Doby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · bee.
Is doby pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊbi/ (DOH-bee).