To pronounce "douglas", say DOUGL-as — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
douglas
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DOUGL-as
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"douglas" has 2 syllables: dougl-as. It rhymes with twigless and wigless, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: douglass — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Douglas" has 2 syllables: dougl · as.
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