How to Pronounce Douche

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/duːʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “douche”

"douche" has 2 syllables: douch-e. It rhymes with whoosh and swoosh, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dush — easy to mix up when writing.

What does douche mean?

noun

  1. A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for vaginal irrigation.
  2. Something that produces the jet or current in the previous sense, such as a syringe.

verb

  1. To administer a douche to; to shower; to douse
  2. To use a douche.

noun

  1. A jerk or asshole; a mean or rude person; someone seen as being arrogant, snobby or obnoxious.

    “It's fine to help your friends eat healthy, but don't be a douchebag and harass them about it.”

  2. A sterile container which holds the fluid used for giving a vaginal douche.

Synonyms

douche

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Words that rhyme with douche

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whooshswooshsquooshsmooshwooshtouchefooshdushrueschcarmouchelarouchelellouche

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "douche"?▾

"Douche" has 2 syllables: douch · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "douche"?▾

The IPA transcription of "douche" is /duːʃ/.

What does "douche" mean?▾

Douche: A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for vaginal irrigation.

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