How to pronounce dogman
Say it like DAWG-mun. Dogman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dogman
American and British speakers say dogman in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡmən/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-mun.
What does dogman mean?
- A man who has charge of dogs, such as a dog breeder or dog trainer; specifically, a man who trains dogs for the bloodsport of dogfighting.
- Alternative form of dog man (“a man who likes dogs or prefers dogs as pets, often as opposed to liking cats”).
- An alleged cryptid or mythological creature that is part dog and part man; also (religion) a deity who is part dog and part man.
- An assistant to a crane operator, responsible for securing the crane's load and directing the operator.
Where does dogman come from?
From dog (“the domesticated mammal Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris”) + -man (suffix denoting someone (possibly implied male) who is an expert in an area, who is employed or holds a position in an area, or who takes part in an act
Questions about saying dogman
How do you pronounce dogman?
Say DAWG-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡmən/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogman?
Dogman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say dogman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡmən/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.