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The word 'dough' has one syllable.
ˈdoʊ


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Dough'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Dough' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'dough'

I knead you to know that doughnuts make everything batter.

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Doughy David's dozen doughnuts disappeared down Daisy's demanding dog's deep dark den, driving Dave dizzy!

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