How to pronounce doughtiness
Say it like DOW-tee-nus. Doughtiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- tee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doughtiness 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doughtiness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOW-tee-nus.
What does doughtiness mean?
- The quality of being doughty.
Where does doughtiness come from?
From Middle English douȝtines; equivalent to doughty + -ness.
Questions about saying doughtiness
How do you pronounce doughtiness?
Say DOW-tee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊtinəs/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊtinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doughtiness?
Doughtiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · tee · nus.
Is doughtiness 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 /ˈdaʊtinəs/ (DOW-tee-nus).