How to pronounce dubiously
Say it like DOO-bee-uh-slee. Dubiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- bee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dubiously 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dubiously
American and British speakers say dubiously in essentially the same way: /ˈdubiəsli/ in the US and /ˈduːbiəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-bee-uh-slee.
What does dubiously mean?
- In a dubious manner.
- Accompanied by doubt, or anxious uncertainty.
Where does dubiously come from?
From dubious + -ly.
Questions about saying dubiously
How do you pronounce dubiously?
Say DOO-bee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdubiəsli/. In British English it is /ˈduːbiəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dubiously?
Dubiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · bee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say dubiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdubiəsli/ and the British form is /ˈduːbiəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.