How to Pronounce Doily

To pronounce "doily", say DOILY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɔɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdɔɪli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “doily”

"doily" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with coyly and oily, if that helps it stick.

What does doily mean?

noun

  1. A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.
  2. An old kind of woollen material.

Words that rhyme with doily

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coylyoilyroilydoyleysoily

Related words

doyleydoylymatcrocheteddoileydishdishclothdishtowel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doily"?▾

"Doily" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "doily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doily" is /ˈdɔɪli/.

What does "doily" mean?▾

Doily: A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.

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