How to Pronounce "doubting thomas"
expression
ˈdaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈtɑməs
DOWT-ing TAH-muhs
dˈaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈtɒməs
DOWT-ing TOM-uhs
Definition
A 'doubting Thomas' is someone who does not easily believe things and needs strong proof before accepting them. The phrase comes from the Bible story of Thomas, who doubted Jesus's resurrection until he saw evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈtɑməs
British English
dˈaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈtɒməs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWT-ing TAH-muhs
UK
DOWT-ing TOM-uhs
Listen in Context
My brother is a doubting Thomas; he never believes anything I say.
Don't be a doubting Thomas—trust us, it will work!
The teacher called him a doubting Thomas because he asked for proof.
Ever since that scam, he's turned into a real doubting Thomas.