How to pronounce hotdog
Say it like HOT-dawg. Hotdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtˌdɔɡ/HOT-dawg
UK British/ˈhɒtˌdɒɡ/HOT-dog
- HOT
- dawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotdog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hotdog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-dog.
What does hotdog mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of hot dog.
- Alternative form of hot dog.
Questions about saying hotdog
How do you pronounce hotdog?
Say HOT-dawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtˌdɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtˌdɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotdog?
Hotdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · dawg.
Is hotdog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒtˌdɒɡ/ (HOT-dog).