How to Pronounce "doilies"
word
ˈdɔɪɫiz
DOY-leez
dˈɔɪliz
DOY-leez
Definition
Small mats, usually made of paper or lace, placed under objects like plates, vases, or cakes as decoration or to protect the surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɪɫiz
British English
dˈɔɪliz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOY-leez
UK
DOY-leez
Listen in Context
My grandmother puts doilies on every table in her house.
The cake was served on beautiful paper doilies.
She collects old lace doilies from antique shops.
Fancy restaurants sometimes place little doilies under cups for a nice touch.