douse

How to Split "douse" into Syllables

The word douse is divided into 2 syllables: dou·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dou — 1st syllable
• se — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of douse:

• IPA: /daʊs/

📖 Definitions

1. douse (third-person singular simple present douses, present participle dousing, simple past and past participle doused)
2. douse (third-person singular simple present douses, present participle dousing, simple past and past participle doused)

📚 Word Origin & History

Probably of North Germanic origin, related to Swedish dunsa (“to plumb down, fall clumsily”), Danish dunse (“to thump”). Compare Old English dwǣsċan (“to extinguish”) and douse below. From Middle English duschen, dusshen (“to rush, fall”), related to Norwegian dusa (“to break, cast down from”), Old Dutch doesen (“to beat, strike”), dialectal German tusen, dusen (“to strike, run against, collide”), Saterland Frisian dössen (“to strike”). Compare doss, dust.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down douse 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 douse with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
douse	2	dou·se
dig	1	dig
dock	1	dock
deice	2	dei-ce
dosh	1	dosh

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to douse:

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