How to pronounce dozens
Say it like DUHZ-unz. Dozens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHZ).
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- DUHZ
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dozens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dozens
American and British speakers say dozens in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌzənz/ in the US and /ˈdʌzənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHZ-unz.
What does dozens mean?
- a large number or amount“made lots of new friends”“she amassed stacks of newspapers”
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Questions about saying dozens
How do you pronounce dozens?
Say DUHZ-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌzənz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dozens?
Dozens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHZ). Broken into parts: DUHZ · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say dozens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌzənz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌzənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.