How to pronounce dewlap
Say it like DOO-lap. Dewlap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈdulæp/DOO-lap
UK British/ˈdjuːlæp/DYOO-lap
- DOO
- lap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dewlap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dewlap
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-lap.
What does dewlap mean?
noun
- The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal.
- The sagging flesh on the throat of an elderly human.
Where does dewlap come from?
From Middle English dewlappe.
Questions about saying dewlap
How do you pronounce dewlap?
Say DOO-lap. The American pronunciation is /ˈdulæp/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːlæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dewlap?
Dewlap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · lap.
Is dewlap pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːlæp/ (DYOO-lap).