How to Pronounce Double

To pronounce "double", say DOUBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌb.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdʌb.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “double”

"double" has 2 syllables: doubl-e. It rhymes with trouble and rubble, if that helps it stick.

What does double mean?

noun

Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
“Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles.”

verb

To multiply by two.
“The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.”
To fold over so as to make two folds.
“To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.”

adjective

Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
“The closet has double doors.”
Of twice the quantity.
“Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.”

Synonyms

redouble facsimilize twofold binary twin duplicate

Antonyms

halve half

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Words that rhyme with double

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trouble rubble fribble stubble redouble nubble nybble hubble twibil twibill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "double"?▾

"Double" has 2 syllables: doubl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "double"?▾

The IPA transcription of "double" is /ˈdʌb.əl/.

What does "double" mean?▾

Double: Twice the number, amount, size, etc.

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