How to pronounce dogfight
Say it like DOG-fyte. Dogfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOG).
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US American/ˈdɑɡˌfaɪt/DOG-fyte
UK British/ˈdɒɡfaɪt/DOG-fyte
- DOG
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogfight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dogfight
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOG-fyte.
What does dogfight mean?
noun
- A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.“The two bi-planes swirled around each other like angry wasps in a violent dogfight.”
- A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.
- To engage in a battle between fighter planes.“Missiles exhausted, the pilot was forced to close and dogfight with his opponent.”
Where does dogfight come from?
From dog + fight.
Questions about saying dogfight
How do you pronounce dogfight?
Say DOG-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑɡˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogfight?
Dogfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOG). Broken into parts: DOG · fyte.
Is dogfight pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒɡfaɪt/ (DOG-fyte).