How to pronounce dognap
Say it like DAWG-nap. Dognap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- nap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dognap 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.
- napGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dognap
American and British speakers say dognap in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡˌnæp/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡnæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-nap.
What does dognap mean?
- To abduct or steal a dog, especially in order to sell it.
Where does dognap come from?
From dog + -nap.
Questions about saying dognap
How do you pronounce dognap?
Say DAWG-nap. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌnæp/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡnæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dognap?
Dognap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · nap.
Do Americans and Brits say dognap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡˌnæp/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡnæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.