How to Pronounce Daughter

To pronounce "daughter", say DAUGHT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔtɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

daughter

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Accent

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɔtɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˈɔːtɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “daughter

Break "daughter" into 2 beats and lean on "DAUGHT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with totter and water, if that helps it stick.

What does daughter mean?

noun

  1. One’s female offspring.

    I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter.

  2. A female descendant.

Antonyms

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Words that rhyme with daughter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daughter"?

"Daughter" has 2 syllables: daught · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "daughter"?

The IPA transcription of "daughter" is /ˈdɔtɝ/.

What does "daughter" mean?

Daughter: One’s female offspring.

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