How to pronounce doubly
Say it like DUHB-lee. Doubly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB).
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- DUHB
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doubly
American and British speakers say doubly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌbli/ in the US and /ˈdʌbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB-lee.
What does doubly mean?
- In a double manner; with twice the severity or degree.“My mother was always doubly careful when winding the grandfather clock.”
- In two ways“Stealing and then lying about it is doubly wrong.”
Where does doubly come from?
From Middle English dowbly, doubli, dubli, doubeliche, equivalent to double + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with doubly
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Questions about saying doubly
How do you pronounce doubly?
Say DUHB-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌbli/. In British English it is /ˈdʌbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubly?
Doubly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB). Broken into parts: DUHB · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say doubly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌbli/ and the British form is /ˈdʌbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.