How to pronounce dogear
Say it like DAH-gheer. Dogear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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US American/ˈdɑɡir/DAH-gheer
UK British/ˈdɒɡɪə/DOG-eer
- DAH
- gheer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gheerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dogear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOG-eer.
What does dogear mean?
noun
- Alternative form of dog-ear.
- Alternative form of dog-ear.
Questions about saying dogear
How do you pronounce dogear?
Say DAH-gheer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑɡir/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogear?
Dogear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · gheer.
Is dogear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɒɡɪə/ (DOG-eer).