How to pronounce doggo
Say it like DAW-goh. Doggo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doggo 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of doggo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOG-oh.
What does doggo mean?
- Only used in lie doggo and play doggo.
Where does doggo come from?
The noun is from dog + -o (colloquializing suffix), perhaps after the adverb.
Questions about saying doggo
How do you pronounce doggo?
Say DAW-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doggo?
Doggo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · goh.
Is doggo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɒɡəʊ/ (DOG-oh).