How to Pronounce Doubted

To pronounce "doubted", say DOUBT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdaʊtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doubted”

"doubted" has 2 syllables: doubt-ed. It rhymes with shouted and routed, if that helps it stick.

What does doubted mean?

verb

To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.
“He doubted that was really what you meant.”
To harbour suspicion about; suspect.

Synonyms

distrust mistrust

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Words that rhyme with doubted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shouted routed sprouted spouted flouted touted outed pouted undoubted snouted clouted rerouted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doubted"?▾

"Doubted" has 2 syllables: doubt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "doubted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doubted" is /ˈdaʊtɪd/.

What does "doubted" mean?▾

Doubted: To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.

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