How to pronounce dachshund
Say it like DAHKS-huunt. Dachshund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHKS).
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- DAHKS
- huunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dachshund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- huuntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of dachshund
American and British speakers say dachshund in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ in the US and /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAHKS-huund.
What does dachshund mean?
- A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.
Where does dachshund come from?
From German Dachshund (literally “badger dog”), from German Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog”).
Questions about saying dachshund
How do you pronounce dachshund?
Say DAHKS-huunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dachshund?
Dachshund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHKS). Broken into parts: DAHKS · huunt.
Do Americans and Brits say dachshund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ and the British form is /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.