How to Pronounce Douses

To pronounce "douses", say DOUS-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “douses”

"douses" has 2 syllables: dous-es. It rhymes with houses and spouses, if that helps it stick.

What does douses 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 douses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

housesspousesgrousesblousesespouseslighthousesmouseslousespenthousesdoghousesgreenhousesslaughterhouses

Related words

dowseplungedunksoaksopduckdrenchdip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "douses"?▾

"Douses" has 2 syllables: dous · es.

What does "douses" mean?▾

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

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