How to pronounce dognapper
Say it like DAWG-nap-er. Dognapper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- nap
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dognapper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dognapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOG-nap-uh.
What does dognapper mean?
- Agent noun of dognap; one who dognaps. How to pronounce dognap
Where does dognapper come from?
Blend of dognap + kidnapper or dognap + -er.
Questions about saying dognapper
How do you pronounce dognapper?
Say DAWG-nap-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌnæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡˌnæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dognapper?
Dognapper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · nap · er.
Is dognapper 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 /ˈdɒɡˌnæpə/ (DOG-nap-uh).