How to Pronounce "doubles"
word
/ˈdəbəɫz/
DUH-buhlz
/dˈʌbəlz/
DUH-buhlz
Definition
In sports, especially tennis, 'doubles' is a game played with two players on each side. As a verb, 'doubles' means something becomes twice as much in size, amount, or number.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdəbəɫz/
British English
/dˈʌbəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUH-buhlz
UK
DUH-buhlz
Listen in Context
They played doubles at the tennis club yesterday.
This machine doubles your money if you win the game.
When the population doubles, the city becomes crowded.
Are you any good at mixed doubles?