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How to pronounce dogtor

Say it like DAWG-ter. Dogtor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).

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US American/ˈdɔɡtər/DAWG-ter
UK British/ˈdɒɡtə/DOG-tuh
  • DAWG
  • ter
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dogtor pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DAWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of dogtor

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: DOG-tuh.

What does dogtor mean?

noun
  1. A veterinarian who treats dogs.
  2. A dog who is also a doctor.
noun
  1. Pronunciation spelling of doctor.

Where does dogtor come from?

Blend of dog + doctor.

Questions about saying dogtor

How do you pronounce dogtor?

Say DAWG-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡtər/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dogtor?

Dogtor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · ter.

Is dogtor 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 /ˈdɒɡtə/ (DOG-tuh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).