How to pronounce dingo
Say it like DING-goh. Dingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING).
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- DING
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dingo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dingo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DING-goh.
What does dingo mean?
- A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).
- A cowardly or otherwise despicable person.
- To behave in a cowardly or treacherous manner.
- To renege on an agreement or situation.
- To let down another individual.
Where does dingo come from?
Borrowed from Dharug dingu (“tame or domesticated dingo”).
Words that rhyme with dingo
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Questions about saying dingo
How do you pronounce dingo?
Say DING-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dingo?
Dingo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING). Broken into parts: DING · goh.
Is dingo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ (DING-goh).