How to pronounce dogpile
Say it like DAWG-pyle. Dogpile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- pyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogpile 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.
- pyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dogpile
American and British speakers say dogpile in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡˌpaɪl/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡpaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-pyle.
What does dogpile mean?
- A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim.
- Any similarly disorderly pile of people or things.
- A pile of dog excrement.
- To jump into a dogpile.
- To pile on, to overwhelm in other senses.
Where does dogpile come from?
From dog + pile. In reference to piles of people, originally as a noun after earlier pig pile.
Questions about saying dogpile
How do you pronounce dogpile?
Say DAWG-pyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌpaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡpaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogpile?
Dogpile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · pyle.
Do Americans and Brits say dogpile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡˌpaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡpaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.