How to pronounce merdog
Say it like MUR-dawg. Merdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝˌdɔɡ/MUR-dawg
UK British/ˈmɜːˌdɒɡ/MUR-dog
- MUR
- dawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merdog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of merdog
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-dog.
What does merdog mean?
noun
- A mermaid dog.
Where does merdog come from?
From mer- + dog.
Questions about saying merdog
How do you pronounce merdog?
Say MUR-dawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝˌdɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːˌdɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merdog?
Merdog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · dawg.
Is merdog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːˌdɒɡ/ (MUR-dog).