How to pronounce dagwood
Say it like DAG-wuud. Dagwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG).
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- DAG
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dagwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of dagwood
American and British speakers say dagwood in essentially the same way: /ˈdæˌɡwʊd/ in the US and /ˈdæˌɡwʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAG-wuud.
What does dagwood mean?
- A large thick multi-layered sandwich containing cold cuts, cheese, lettuce and any of several other fillings
Where does dagwood come from?
Named after American comic strip character Dagwood Bumstead, a character in the comic Blondie.
Questions about saying dagwood
How do you pronounce dagwood?
Say DAG-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæˌɡwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdæˌɡwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dagwood?
Dagwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAG). Broken into parts: DAG · wuud.
Do Americans and Brits say dagwood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæˌɡwʊd/ and the British form is /ˈdæˌɡwʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.