How to pronounce Douglas
Say it like DUHG-lus. Douglas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHG).
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- DUHG
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Douglas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Douglas
American and British speakers say Douglas in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌɡləs/ in the US and /ˈdʌɡləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHG-lus.
What does Douglas mean?
- the capital city of the Isle of Man (OS grid ref SC3875).
- A river in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, England.
Where does Douglas come from?
From a place name, Scottish Gaelic dubh (“black”) + glais (“stream”).
Questions about saying Douglas
How do you pronounce Douglas?
Say DUHG-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌɡləs/. In British English it is /ˈdʌɡləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Douglas?
Douglas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHG). Broken into parts: DUHG · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say Douglas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌɡləs/ and the British form is /ˈdʌɡləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.