How to pronounce doses
Say it like DOH-suz. Doses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊsəz/DOH-suz
UK British/ˈdəʊsəz/DOH-suz
- DOH
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-suz.
What does doses mean?
noun
- plural of dose How to pronounce dose
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dose How to pronounce dose
Questions about saying doses
How do you pronounce doses?
Say DOH-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊsəz/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doses?
Doses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · suz.
Is doses 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 /ˈdəʊsəz/ (DOH-suz).