How to pronounce dogwatch
Say it like DAH-gwahch. Dogwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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US American/ˈdɑɡwɑtʃ/DAH-gwahch
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- DAH
- gwahch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogwatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gwahchKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does dogwatch mean?
noun
- Aboard a ship, either of the two short two-hour watches that take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- A night shift, or other very late or early period of duty.
- A very brief period of naval service.
Where does dogwatch come from?
From dog + watch, perhaps a calque of German Hundewache.
Questions about saying dogwatch
How do you pronounce dogwatch?
Say DAH-gwahch. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑɡwɑtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogwatch?
Dogwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · gwahch.