How to pronounce doe
Say it like DOH. Doe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doe 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.
American vs British pronunciation of doe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH.
What does doe mean?
- the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
- mature female of mammals of which the male is called buck
Words that rhyme with doe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doe.
Words that sound like doe
Questions about saying doe
How do you pronounce doe?
Say DOH. The American pronunciation is /doʊ/. In British English it is /dəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doe?
Doe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOH.
Is doe 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 /dəʊ/ (DOH).
What words sound the same as doe?
Doe sounds the same as doh, dough in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.