How to Pronounce Douce

To pronounce "douce", say DOUC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /duːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/duːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “douce”

"douce" has 2 syllables: douc-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does douce mean?

adjective

  1. Sweet; nice; pleasant.
  2. Serious and quiet; steady, not flighty or casual; sober.

Words that rhyme with douce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereducerecluseabuseloosediffuse

Related words

tailleeaudouxdulcetsoothsweetfulsweeteluscious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "douce"?▾

"Douce" has 2 syllables: douc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "douce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "douce" is /duːs/.

What does "douce" mean?▾

Douce: Sweet; nice; pleasant.

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