How to pronounce doggy
Say it like DAW-ghee. Doggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doggy 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.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doggy
American and British speakers say doggy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡi/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-ee.
What does doggy mean?
- A dog, especially a small one.“That's such a cute little doggy, Keira!”
- A junior temporarily assigned to do minor duties for a senior; a gofer.
- Doggy style.
- Doggy style.
Where does doggy come from?
From dog + -y (diminutive suffix).
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Words that rhyme with doggy
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Words that sound like doggy
Questions about saying doggy
How do you pronounce doggy?
Say DAW-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡi/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doggy?
Doggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say doggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡi/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as doggy?
Doggy sounds the same as doggie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.