How to pronounce dognapping
Say it like DAWG-nap-ing. Dognapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- nap
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dognapping 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.
- napKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dognapping
American and British speakers say dognapping in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡnæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡnæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-nap-ing.
What does dognapping mean?
- A kidnapping or stealing of a dog owned by someone else, often done in order to sell it.
Where does dognapping come from?
Blend of dog + kidnapping.
Questions about saying dognapping
How do you pronounce dognapping?
Say DAWG-nap-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡnæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡnæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dognapping?
Dognapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · nap · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dognapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡnæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡnæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.