Douglass

How many syllables in Douglass?

douglass has 3 syllables

Split Douglass into syllables?

dou-glass

Definition of Douglass

Douglass is a surname of Scottish origin meaning 'black river'. It is also famously associated with the abolitionist and social reformer Frederick Douglass.

How should Douglass divide into syllables

There are two syllables in the word Douglass. The first syllable 'Doug' has one vowel 'o' and one consonant 'd'. The second syllable 'lass' has one vowel 'a' and two consonants 'l' and 's'.

Part of Speech - Douglass

Noun

Frederick Douglass was a prominent African American leader and writer in the 19th century.

Sentences with Douglass

  • My friend's last name is Douglass.
  • Frederick Douglass was a famous abolitionist and writer.
  • Douglass is a Scottish surname.
  • The Douglass family has a long history of activism and social justice.
  • I met a man named Douglass at the conference.

Quotes with Douglass

  • 'It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.' - Frederick Douglass
  • 'Without a struggle, there can be no progress.' - Frederick Douglass
  • 'I have often been awakened at the dawn of day by the most heart-rending shrieks of an own aunt of mine, whom he used to tie up to a joist, and whip upon her naked back till she was literally covered with blood.' - Frederick Douglass
  • 'If there is no struggle, there is no progress.' - Frederick Douglass

Number of characters in Douglass

8 ( d, o, u, g, l, a, s, s )

Unique letters in Douglass

7 ( d, o, u, g, l, a, s )

Douglass Backwards

ssalguod

Phonetic Transcription of Douglass

IPA (International): ˈdʌglʌs

ARA (American): ˈdʌglʌs

EPA (English): ˈdʌglʌs

DAH-GLAH-S