How to pronounce doghouse
Say it like DAWG-hows. Doghouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doghouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of doghouse
American and British speakers say doghouse in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-hows.
What does doghouse mean?
- Any small house or structure or enclosure used to house a dog.
- A structure of small size, similar to a doghouse, but offering useful shelter for a human.
- Mechanically, an equipment cover with an opening, with a shape resembling a doghouse.
Where does doghouse come from?
Compound of dog + house.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying doghouse
How do you pronounce doghouse?
Say DAWG-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doghouse?
Doghouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say doghouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.