How to Pronounce "douse"
word
ˈdaʊs
DOWS
dˈaʊs
DOWS
Definition
To pour liquid over something, especially to put out a fire or make something completely wet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊs
British English
dˈaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWS
UK
DOWS
Listen in Context
She used a bucket of water to douse the campfire.
The rain began to douse the streets.
Firefighters rushed in to douse the burning building.
He accidentally doused himself with cold water when fixing the pipes.