The word "re doubted" is spelled with two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "riː" and the second syllable is pronounced as "daʊtɪd". The vowel sound in the first syllable is a long "ee", and the second syllable has a diphthong sound, with the "ou" pronounced as "ow" and the "ti" pronounced as a short "i". The word means to have doubted something again or to express additional doubt.
The word "re doubted" is a combination of the prefix "re-" and the verb "doubt".
The prefix "re-" is derived from Latin and means "again" or "back". It often indicates repetition or restoration.
The verb "doubt" has its roots in Old French and Latin. It originated from the Latin word "dubitare", meaning "to hesitate" or "to waver". Over time, it evolved into the Old French word "douter", which was ultimately borrowed into Middle English as "douten".
By combining the prefix "re-" with the verb "doubt", "re doubted" is formed, implying the act of doubting again or having doubt once more.