How to Pronounce Doubles

To pronounce "doubles", say DOUBL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

DOUBL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “doubles”

"doubles" has 2 syllables: doubl-es. It rhymes with kibbles and dibbles, if that helps it stick.

What does doubles mean?

noun

  1. Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
  2. A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes

    “Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles.”

verb

  1. To multiply by two.

    “The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.”

  2. To fold over so as to make two folds.

    “To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.”

noun

  1. The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Synonyms

redoublefacsimilizedouble

Antonyms

halve

Words that rhyme with doubles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kibblesdibblesbubblesgubbelssibylstroubles

Related words

twofolddupletwicedualreduplicatedoublymultipleforked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doubles"?▾

"Doubles" has 2 syllables: doubl · es.

What does "doubles" mean?▾

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

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