How to pronounce doughty
Say it like DOW-tee. Doughty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW).
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- DOW
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doughty 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.
American vs British pronunciation of doughty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOW-tee.
What does doughty mean?
- Catachresis for dowdy.
Where does doughty come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Questions about saying doughty
How do you pronounce doughty?
Say DOW-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊti/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doughty?
Doughty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOW). Broken into parts: DOW · tee.
Is doughty 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 /ˈdaʊti/ (DOW-tee).