How to pronounce doughy
Say it like DOH-ee. Doughy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doughy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doughy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-ee.
What does doughy mean?
- Pale and flabby,
- Soft and heavy.
Where does doughy come from?
From dough + -y.
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Words that rhyme with doughy
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Questions about saying doughy
How do you pronounce doughy?
Say DOH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊˌi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doughy?
Doughy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ee.
Is doughy 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 /ˈdəʊˌi/ (DOH-ee).