How to pronounce ws
Say it like DUHB-uh-lyoo-es. Ws has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB).
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- DUHB
- uh
- lyoo
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ws pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ws
American and British speakers say ws in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌbəljuˌɛs/ in the US and /ˈdʌbəljuːˌɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB-uh-lyoo-es.
What does ws mean?
- plural of w
Questions about saying ws
How do you pronounce ws?
Say DUHB-uh-lyoo-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌbəljuˌɛs/. In British English it is /ˈdʌbəljuːˌɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ws?
Ws has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB). Broken into parts: DUHB · uh · lyoo · es.
Do Americans and Brits say ws the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌbəljuˌɛs/ and the British form is /ˈdʌbəljuːˌɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.