Word Games Pro Dictionary
doula
noun
An assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈduːlə
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
noun
An assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
Similar words
Synonyms
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.