The phrase "doth a number" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /dʌð ə ˈnʌmbər/. The first syllable, "dʌð", rhymes with "love" and is pronounced with a short "u" sound. The second syllable, "ə", is unstressed and pronounced with a schwa sound. "ˈnʌmbər" is pronounced with a stressed "ʌ" sound like "cup" and a short "u" sound in the second syllable, while the final "r" is silent. This phrase is a poetic way of saying "counts" or "enumerates" in modern English.
"Doth a number" is a phrase derived from archaic English, primarily used during the Elizabethan era. It is composed of two primary elements: "doth", which is the third person singular present tense of the verb "do", and "a number", which refers to a quantity or amount.
The term "doth" is an archaic form of "does", indicating an action carried out by a singular subject. It is often used in conjunction with other verbs to emphasize or reinforce a statement or question. In this context, "doth" expresses an action or operation performed by an unknown or unspecified entity.
The phrase "a number" refers to a numeric value, indicating a quantity or count. It suggests a numerical figure that is not specifically mentioned or known but is being addressed or considered in the context of the statement or question at hand.
Taken together, the expression "doth a number" can be understood as an archaic way of saying "does a quantity or count exist?" or "is there an unspecified value or amount involved?" It reflects a questioning or uncertain tone about a certain numerical figure that may or may not be known or specified in the given context.