How to pronounce dougie
Say it like DOO-ghee. Dougie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dougie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dougie
American and British speakers say dougie in essentially the same way: /ˈduɡi/ in the US and /ˈduːɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-ghee.
What does dougie mean?
- A hip-hop dance generally performed by moving one's body in a shimmy style and passing a hand through or near the hair on one's own head.
- To perform this dance.
Where does dougie come from?
From Dougie. Named after 1980s rapper Doug E.
Words that rhyme with dougie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dougie.
Questions about saying dougie
How do you pronounce dougie?
Say DOO-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈduɡi/. In British English it is /ˈduːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dougie?
Dougie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say dougie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈduɡi/ and the British form is /ˈduːɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.