How to pronounce doughman
Say it like DOH-mun. Doughman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doughman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doughman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-mun.
What does doughman mean?
- A man employed to make dough.
Where does doughman come from?
From dough + -man.
Words that rhyme with doughman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doughman.
Questions about saying doughman
How do you pronounce doughman?
Say DOH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doughman?
Doughman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · mun.
Is doughman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊmən/ (DOH-mun).