How to pronounce doglike
Say it like DAW-glyke. Doglike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- glyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doglike 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.
- glykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of doglike
American and British speakers say doglike in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔˌɡlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈdɒˌɡlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-lyke.
What does doglike mean?
- Similar to that of a dog; canine.“doglike nose”
- Befitting a dog.“doglike treatment”
- In a doglike way.
- As one would act toward a dog“She treated me doglike.”
Where does doglike come from?
From dog + -like.
Questions about saying doglike
How do you pronounce doglike?
Say DAW-glyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔˌɡlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdɒˌɡlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doglike?
Doglike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · glyke.
Do Americans and Brits say doglike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔˌɡlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdɒˌɡlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.