How do you pronounce "doused"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊst/ (DOWST). In British English: /dˈaʊst/ (D). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌʊst/ (DUH-uust). In Australian English: /dˈaʊst/ (D).

Is "doused" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊst/ (DOWST), while in British English it's /dˈaʊst/ (D).

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doused

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/ˈdaʊst/

DOWST

Syllable Breakdown

daʊstdoused

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