How to pronounce dogsbody
Say it like DAWGZ-bod-ee. Dogsbody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWGZ).
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- DAWGZ
- bod
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogsbody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dogsbody
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOGZ-bod-ih.
What does dogsbody mean?
- A person who does menial work, a servant.
- Alternative form of dog's body (“pease pudding”)
- To act as a dogsbody, to do menial work
Where does dogsbody come from?
From dog + -s- + body.
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Questions about saying dogsbody
How do you pronounce dogsbody?
Say DAWGZ-bod-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡzbɑdi/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡzbɒdɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogsbody?
Dogsbody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWGZ). Broken into parts: DAWGZ · bod · ee.
Is dogsbody pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒɡzbɒdɪ/ (DOGZ-bod-ih).