How to pronounce dugout
Say it like DUHG-owt. Dugout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHG).
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- DUHG
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dugout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dugout
American and British speakers say dugout in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌˌɡaʊt/ in the US and /ˈdʌˌɡaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHG-owt.
What does dugout mean?
- A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.
- A small portable case for equipment used to smoke marijuana.
- A pit used to catch and store rainwater or runoff.
Where does dugout come from?
From the verb phrase dug out.
Questions about saying dugout
How do you pronounce dugout?
Say DUHG-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌˌɡaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈdʌˌɡaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dugout?
Dugout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHG). Broken into parts: DUHG · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say dugout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌˌɡaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈdʌˌɡaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.