How to Pronounce Doppelganger

To pronounce "doppelganger", say DOPP-elg-ang-er — 4 syllables, IPA /-ˌɡæŋə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/-ˌɡæŋə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doppelganger”

"doppelganger" has 4 syllables: dopp-elg-ang-er.

What does doppelganger mean?

noun

  1. A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person.
  2. An evil twin.

Synonyms

alter egodoubledoublegangerevil twinlookalike

Related words

derlook-alikedoubleduplicatetwofoldtwo-folddoublingringer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doppelganger"?▾

"Doppelganger" has 4 syllables: dopp · elg · ang · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "doppelganger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doppelganger" is /-ˌɡæŋə/.

What does "doppelganger" mean?▾

Doppelganger: A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person.

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