How to pronounce dogie
Say it like DOH-ghee. Dogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dogie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-ghee.
What does dogie mean?
- A motherless calf in a range herd of cattle; a calf separated from its cow.
Where does dogie come from?
Possibly an abbreviation of dough-guts, the pot bellied appearance of a malnourished calf.
Words that rhyme with dogie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dogie.
Questions about saying dogie
How do you pronounce dogie?
Say DOH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊɡi/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogie?
Dogie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ghee.
Is dogie 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 /ˈdəʊɡi/ (DOH-ghee).