How to Pronounce Doth

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/dɒθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “doth”

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

What does doth mean?

verb

  1. (auxiliary) A syntactic marker.
  2. To perform; to execute.

    “All you ever do is surf the Internet. What will you do this afternoon?”

Synonyms

accomplishcarry outfunctionateattendservewait ondefrauddiddle

Antonyms

don't

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Words that rhyme with doth

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clothwrothfrothmothgothloinclothbrothquothgrothwashcloth

Related words

executesaccomplishesachievesimplementsdoesperformsundertakesconducts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doth"?▾

"Doth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "doth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doth" is /dɒθ/.

What does "doth" mean?▾

Doth: (auxiliary) A syntactic marker.

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