How to Pronounce Doused

To pronounce "doused", say DOUS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

DOUS-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “doused”

"doused" has 2 syllables: dous-ed. It rhymes with groused and joust, if that helps it stick.

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

What does doused mean?

verb

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. To fall suddenly into water.

verb

  1. To strike, beat, or thrash.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

    “Douse the topsail!”

Words that rhyme with doused

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grousedjoustroustoustfaustespousedmousedspouseddaoustfoustpoustproust

Related words

duckingimmersiongotimmersedsoakedsprayedpeltedignited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doused"?▾

"Doused" has 2 syllables: dous · ed.

What does "doused" mean?▾

Doused: To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

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