How to pronounce Doha
Say it like DOH-hah. Doha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdoʊˌhɑ/DOH-hah
UK British/ˈdəʊhɑː/DOH-hah
- DOH
- hah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doha 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.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Doha
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-hah.
What does Doha mean?
noun
- the capital and chief port of Qatar
Words that rhyme with Doha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Doha.
Questions about saying Doha
How do you pronounce Doha?
Say DOH-hah. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌhɑ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊhɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Doha?
Doha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · hah.
Is Doha 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 /ˈdəʊhɑː/ (DOH-hah).