“Deuce” or “Douce”

Overview

deuce / douce are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

deuce: (noun) a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game. (noun) one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots.

douce: NA

Pronunciation

deuce: d·UW·s

douce: NA

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