How to pronounce dogbane
Say it like DAWG-bayn. Dogbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- bayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogbane 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.
- baynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dogbane
American and British speakers say dogbane in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡˌbeɪn/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡˌbeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-bayn.
What does dogbane mean?
- Any plant in the genus Apocynum, eponymous of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.“Most dogbanes are poisonous tropical plants producing showy flowers and milky juice”
Where does dogbane come from?
From dog + bane, as it was said to be poisonous to dogs.
Questions about saying dogbane
How do you pronounce dogbane?
Say DAWG-bayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌbeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡˌbeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogbane?
Dogbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · bayn.
Do Americans and Brits say dogbane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡˌbeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡˌbeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.