How to Pronounce Doubtful

To pronounce "doubtful", say DOUBTF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊtfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

doubtful

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying doubtful, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaʊtfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doubtful”

"doubtful" has 2 syllables: doubtf-ul.

What does doubtful mean?

noun

  1. A doubtful person or thing.

adjective

  1. Subject to, or causing doubt.
  2. Experiencing or showing doubt, sceptical.

Hear “doubtful” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Related words

dubiousincertainunsurequestionableuncertaindubitableunsettledtentative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doubtful"?▾

"Doubtful" has 2 syllables: doubtf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "doubtful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doubtful" is /ˈdaʊtfəl/.

What does "doubtful" mean?▾

Doubtful: A doubtful person or thing.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “doubtful” in the full dictionary →