How to pronounce doggedly
Say it like DAW-gud-lee. Doggedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- gud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doggedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doggedly
American and British speakers say doggedly in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡədli/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-id-lee.
What does doggedly mean?
- In a way that is stubbornly persistent.
- sullenly, gloomily
Where does doggedly come from?
From Middle English doggedlich, doggetly, doggidly, doggydly; equivalent to dogged + -ly.
Questions about saying doggedly
How do you pronounce doggedly?
Say DAW-gud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡədli/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doggedly?
Doggedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · gud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say doggedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡədli/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.