How to pronounce doubted
Say it like DOW-tid. Doubted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doubted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOW-tid.
What does doubted mean?
- Considered doubtful; not trusted; uncertain.
- simple past and past participle of doubt How to pronounce doubt
Words that rhyme with doubted
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Questions about saying doubted
How do you pronounce doubted?
Say DOW-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubted?
Doubted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · tid.
Is doubted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdaʊtɪd/ (DOW-tid).