How to Pronounce Dubious

To pronounce "dubious", say DUB-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdjuːbi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdjuːbi.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dubious”

"dubious" has 2 syllables: dub-ious. It rhymes with rubious and indubious, if that helps it stick.

What does dubious mean?

adjective

  1. (of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

    “After he made some dubious claims about the company, fewer people trusted him.”

  2. (of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

    “She was dubious about my plan at first, but later I managed to persuade her to cooperate.”

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Words that rhyme with dubious

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rubiousindubious

Related words

questionabledoubtfuldubitableincertainunsureuncertainunconvincediffy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dubious"?▾

"Dubious" has 2 syllables: dub · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "dubious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dubious" is /ˈdjuːbi.əs/.

What does "dubious" mean?▾

Dubious: (of a statement) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

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