How to pronounce doppelganger
Say it like DAH-pul-gheng-er. Doppelganger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- pul
- gheng
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doppelganger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghengGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doppelganger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOP-ul-gheng-uh.
What does doppelganger mean?
- A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person.
- An evil twin.
- A remarkably similar double.
Where does doppelganger come from?
Borrowed from German Doppelgänger (“ghostly spirit”, literally “double-walker”).
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Questions about saying doppelganger
How do you pronounce doppelganger?
Say DAH-pul-gheng-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑpəlˌɡɛŋər/. In British English it is /ˈdɒpəlˌɡɛŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doppelganger?
Doppelganger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · pul · gheng · er.
Is doppelganger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɒpəlˌɡɛŋə/ (DOP-ul-gheng-uh).