How to Pronounce "double as"
expression
ˈdəbəɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
DUH-buhl az
dˈʌbəl/ /ˈæs
DUB-uhl as
Definition
To have a second function or role in addition to the main one; to also be used as something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəbəɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
dˈʌbəl/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUH-buhl az
UK
DUB-uhl as
Listen in Context
My desk doubles as a dining table.
This sofa doubles as a bed.
Her phone doubles as a camera.
My backpack doubles as a pillow when I travel.