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How to Pronounce “do do” in English

/ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/

DO·do

Stress: do

Accent:

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IPA/ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/
Syllablesdo·do
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What does “do do” mean?

Audio
NOUN
  • A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
  • A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

Example sentences

  • In spite of the most active search, during the last century, no information respecting the dodo was obtained, and some authors have gone so far as to pretend that it never existed; […]
  • Do Do you ever feel frightened, and how do you balance that being a woman traveling on your own? >> Yeah, over the last 10 years of travel,
  • Do do they offer you any support with that retirement process?

How to pronounce “do do

Syllables:
do · do
Stress:
do — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/
Listen for:
the stressed /do/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “do do”?

“do do” is pronounced /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ (do · do). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “do do”?

“do do” has 2 syllables: do · do.

Where is the stress in “do do”?

The primary stress in “do do” is on “DO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “do do” mean?

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

How can I hear “do do” used in real sentences?

This page has 50 real-world video examples of “do do” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.