How to pronounce doodlebug
Say it like DOO-dul-buhg. Doodlebug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- dul
- buhg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doodlebug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of doodlebug
American and British speakers say doodlebug in essentially the same way: /ˈdudəlˌbʌɡ/ in the US and /ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-dul-buhg.
What does doodlebug mean?
- The V-1 flying bomb.
- An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae).
- A cockchafer (genus Melolontha).
Where does doodlebug come from?
From doodle + bug.
Questions about saying doodlebug
How do you pronounce doodlebug?
Say DOO-dul-buhg. The American pronunciation is /ˈdudəlˌbʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doodlebug?
Doodlebug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · dul · buhg.
Do Americans and Brits say doodlebug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdudəlˌbʌɡ/ and the British form is /ˈduːdəlˌbʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.