How to pronounce doucet
Say it like doo-SET. Doucet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- doo
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doucet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of doucet
American and British speakers say doucet in essentially the same way: /duˈsɛt/ in the US and /duːˈsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: doo-SET.
What does doucet mean?
- A sweetened dish.
Where does doucet come from?
From Middle English doucet, from Old French doucet, diminutive of dous (“sweet”).
Words that rhyme with doucet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doucet.
Questions about saying doucet
How do you pronounce doucet?
Say doo-SET. The American pronunciation is /duˈsɛt/. In British English it is /duːˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doucet?
Doucet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: doo · SET.
Do Americans and Brits say doucet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /duˈsɛt/ and the British form is /duːˈsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.