How to pronounce doubled
Say it like DUHB-uld. Doubled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB).
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- DUHB
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doubled
American and British speakers say doubled in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌbəld/ in the US and /ˈdʌbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB-uld.
What does doubled mean?
- twice as great or many“ate a double portion”“the dose is doubled”
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Words that rhyme with doubled
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Questions about saying doubled
How do you pronounce doubled?
Say DUHB-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌbəld/. In British English it is /ˈdʌbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubled?
Doubled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB). Broken into parts: DUHB · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say doubled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌbəld/ and the British form is /ˈdʌbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.