How to pronounce lapdog
Say it like LAP-dawg. Lapdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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- LAP
- dawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapdog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lapdog
American and British speakers say lapdog in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpˌdɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈlæpˌdɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-dog.
What does lapdog mean?
- Alternative spelling of lap dog.
Questions about saying lapdog
How do you pronounce lapdog?
Say LAP-dawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpˌdɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈlæpˌdɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapdog?
Lapdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · dawg.
Do Americans and Brits say lapdog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpˌdɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈlæpˌdɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.