How to pronounce dogkeeper
Say it like DOGP-kee-per. Dogkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOGP).
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- DOGP
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogkeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOGPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dogkeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOGP-kee-puh.
What does dogkeeper mean?
- A person employed to look after dogs, especially for hunting.
Where does dogkeeper come from?
From dog + keeper.
Questions about saying dogkeeper
How do you pronounce dogkeeper?
Say DOGP-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑɡpkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡpkipə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogkeeper?
Dogkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOGP). Broken into parts: DOGP · kee · per.
Is dogkeeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɒɡpkipə/ (DOGP-kee-puh).