dough

How to Split "dough" into Syllables

The word dough is divided into 1 syllables: dough. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dough — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of dough:

• IPA: /dəʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. dough (usually uncountable, plural doughs)
2. A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English dow, dogh, dagh, from Old English dāg, from Proto-Germanic *daigaz (“dough”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeyǵʰ- (“to knead, form, mold”). Cognate with Scots daich, dauch, doach (“dough”), North Frisian dii, Jai (“dough”), West Frisian daai (“dough”), Dutch deeg (“dough”), German Teig (“dough”), Low German and Luxembourgish Deeg (“dough”), Vilamovian taag (“dough”), Yiddish טייג (teyg, “dough”), Danish dej (“dough”), Faroese ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down dough into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare dough with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
dough	1	dough
doghouse	3	dog-hou-se
Dejesus	3	de-je-sus
Duke	2	du-ke
dosh	1	dosh

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to dough:

Doug, dour, Douay, doubt, Douro, douse, Douala, double.