How to Pronounce Lapdog

To pronounce "lapdog", say LAPD-og — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

LAPD-og

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💡 Tip for remembering “lapdog”

"lapdog" has 2 syllables: lapd-og. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

What does lapdog mean?

noun

A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
(by extension) A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.

Synonyms

ass-kisser bootlicker sycophant toady

Words that rhyme with lapdog

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agog bog fog analog catalogue slog dog monologue epilogue dialogue flog jog

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lapdog"?▾

"Lapdog" has 2 syllables: lapd · og.

What does "lapdog" mean?▾

Lapdog: A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.

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