How to pronounce doula
Say it like DOO-luh. Doula has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doula 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doula
American and British speakers say doula in essentially the same way: /ˈdulə/ in the US and /ˈduːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-luh.
What does doula mean?
- A trained support person who provides emotional, physical and practical assistance to a pregnant woman or couple before, during or after childbirth.
- A trained person who provides similar support to someone who is diagnosed with an incurable condition and is receiving end-of-life care.
Words that rhyme with doula
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doula.
Questions about saying doula
How do you pronounce doula?
Say DOO-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdulə/. In British English it is /ˈduːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doula?
Doula has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say doula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdulə/ and the British form is /ˈduːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.