How to pronounce dog
Say it like DAWG. Dog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAWG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dog
American and British speakers say dog in essentially the same way: /dɔɡ/ in the US and /dɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG.
What does dog mean?
- a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds“the dog barked all night”
- a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman“she got a reputation as a frump”“she's a real dog”
- informal term for a man“you lucky dog”
- go after with the intent to catch“The policeman chased the mugger down the alley”“the dog chased the rabbit”
Where does dog come from?
Despite similarities in forms and meaning, it is not related to Mbabaram dog.
Words that rhyme with dog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dog.
Questions about saying dog
How do you pronounce dog?
Say DAWG. The American pronunciation is /dɔɡ/. In British English it is /dɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dog?
Dog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAWG.
Do Americans and Brits say dog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɔɡ/ and the British form is /dɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.