How to pronounce doubledecker
Say it like duhb-ul-DEK-er. Doubledecker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌdʌbəlˈdɛkɚ/duhb-ul-DEK-er
UK British/ˌdʌbəlˈdɛkə/duhb-ul-DEK-uh
- duhb
- ul
- DEK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubledecker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doubledecker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: duhb-ul-DEK-uh.
What does doubledecker mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of double-decker.
Words that rhyme with doubledecker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doubledecker.
Questions about saying doubledecker
How do you pronounce doubledecker?
Say duhb-ul-DEK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʌbəlˈdɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˌdʌbəlˈdɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubledecker?
Doubledecker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEK). Broken into parts: duhb · ul · DEK · er.
Is doubledecker 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 /ˌdʌbəlˈdɛkə/ (duhb-ul-DEK-uh).