How to pronounce does
does
/dʌz/
1 syllable
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There is a second pronunciation: /dɪz/.
Does, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /z/as in zoo | A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word. |
More words with the /ʌ/ sound
- qatar/kʌˈtɑːr/
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- quebec/kwəˈbek/
- genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/
- often/ˈɔːfən/
- massachusetts/mæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
- fungi/ˈfʌndʒaɪ/
- michael/ˈmaɪkəl/
- facade/fəˈsɑːd/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce does?
Does is pronounced /dʌz/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /dɪz/, is also used.
How many syllables are in does?
Does has 1 syllable.