How to pronounce doubting
Say it like DOW-ting. Doubting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doubting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doubting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOW-ting.
What does doubting mean?
- present participle and gerund of doubt How to pronounce doubt
- A condition of doubt.
- Full of doubt; dubious.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- questioning
- skeptical
- sceptical
Words that rhyme with doubting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doubting.
Questions about saying doubting
How do you pronounce doubting?
Say DOW-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doubting?
Doubting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · ting.
Is doubting 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 /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/ (DOW-ting).