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How to pronounce double
/ˈdʌbəl/ British English
DUB·əl
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
DOW·ble
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DUB·əl
My tip
ou sounds like the u in up: DUB-əl.
In a sentence
We sleep in a double bed.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: DUB-əl.
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Questions
How do you pronounce double?
In British English, double is pronounced /ˈdʌbəl/. Say it like this: DUB-əl. ou sounds like the u in up: DUB-əl.
How many syllables are in double?
When you say it, double has 2 syllables: DUB-əl. The strong beat is the first one, DUB.
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