How to Pronounce Dozed

To pronounce "dozed", say DOZ-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

5

Letters

DOZ-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “dozed”

"dozed" has 2 syllables: doz-ed. It rhymes with composed and enclosed, if that helps it stick.

What does dozed mean?

verb

  1. To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.

    “I didn’t sleep very well, but I think I may have dozed a bit.”

  2. To make dull; to stupefy.

Synonyms

slumber

Words that rhyme with dozed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

composedenclosedpredisposedimposeddisclosedexposeddisposedundisclosedjuxtaposedsuperimposedsupposedopposed

Related words

snoozedsleptnappedslouchedsatsnoredglancedyawned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dozed"?▾

"Dozed" has 2 syllables: doz · ed.

What does "dozed" mean?▾

Dozed: To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.

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