How to pronounce doux
Say it like DOO. Doux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doux 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.
American vs British pronunciation of doux
American and British speakers say doux in essentially the same way: /du/ in the US and /duː/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO.
What does doux mean?
- Sweet.
Where does doux come from?
Borrowed from French doux.
Words that rhyme with doux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doux.
Words that sound like doux
Questions about saying doux
How do you pronounce doux?
Say DOO. The American pronunciation is /du/. In British English it is /duː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doux?
Doux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOO.
Do Americans and Brits say doux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /du/ and the British form is /duː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as doux?
Doux sounds the same as dew, do, due in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.