How to pronounce hamdog
Say it like HAM-dawg. Hamdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- dawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamdog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dawgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hamdog
American and British speakers say hamdog in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmdɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈhæmdɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-dog.
What does hamdog mean?
- Any of various snack foods combining a hamburger and a hot dog.
Where does hamdog come from?
Blend of hamburger + hot dog.
Questions about saying hamdog
How do you pronounce hamdog?
Say HAM-dawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmdɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhæmdɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamdog?
Hamdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · dawg.
Do Americans and Brits say hamdog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmdɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈhæmdɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.