How to pronounce doubter
Say it like DOW-ter. Doubter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doubter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOW-tuh.
What does doubter mean?
- One who doubts.
Where does doubter come from?
From doubt + -er.
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Questions about saying doubter
How do you pronounce doubter?
Say DOW-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubter?
Doubter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ter.
Is doubter 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 /ˈdaʊtə/ (DOW-tuh).