How to pronounce does
Say it like DUHZ. Does is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DUHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Does pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of does
American and British speakers say does in essentially the same way: /dʌz/ in the US and /dʌz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHZ.
What does does mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of do How to pronounce do“Likes her tea, my mom does.”
- plural of doe How to pronounce doe
Where does does come from?
From Middle English dos, variant of doth, doþ, equivalent to do + -s.
Words that rhyme with does
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of does.
Questions about saying does
How do you pronounce does?
Say DUHZ. The American pronunciation is /dʌz/. In British English it is /dʌz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in does?
Does is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHZ.
Do Americans and Brits say does the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌz/ and the British form is /dʌz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.