How to pronounce dogwhistle
Say it like DAWG-wis-ul. Dogwhistle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- wis
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogwhistle 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.
- wisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dogwhistle
American and British speakers say dogwhistle in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡˌwɪsəl/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡˌwɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-wis-ul.
What does dogwhistle mean?
- Alternative spelling of dog whistle.
Where does dogwhistle come from?
dog + whistle
Questions about saying dogwhistle
How do you pronounce dogwhistle?
Say DAWG-wis-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡˌwɪsəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡˌwɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogwhistle?
Dogwhistle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · wis · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dogwhistle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡˌwɪsəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡˌwɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.