How to pronounce doggedness
Say it like DAW-ghid-nuhs. Doggedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- ghid
- nuhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doggedness 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.
- ghidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doggedness
American and British speakers say doggedness in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡɪdˌnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-id-nuhs.
What does doggedness mean?
- The state of being dogged; persistence; perseverance; tenacity; stubbornness.
Where does doggedness come from?
From dogged + -ness.
Questions about saying doggedness
How do you pronounce doggedness?
Say DAW-ghid-nuhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡɪdˌnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doggedness?
Doggedness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · ghid · nuhs.
Do Americans and Brits say doggedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡɪdˌnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡɪdˌnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.