How to Pronounce Dozing

To pronounce "dozing", say DOZ-ing — 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

DOZ-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dozing”

"dozing" has 2 syllables: doz-ing. It rhymes with imposing and closing, if that helps it stick.

What does dozing 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.

noun

  1. A light sleep.

Synonyms

slumber

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Words that rhyme with dozing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imposingclosingopposingcomposingjuxtaposingdisclosingposingexposingenclosingdisposingglozingnosing

Related words

drowsingasleepdrowsydozynappingnoddingdrowsehalfsleep

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dozing"?▾

"Dozing" has 2 syllables: doz · ing.

What does "dozing" mean?▾

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

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