How to Pronounce Watchdogs

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

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Syllables

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Letters

WATCHD-ogs

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💡 Tip for remembering “watchdogs”

"watchdogs" has 2 syllables: watchd-ogs. It rhymes with dogs and dialogues, if that helps it stick.

What does watchdogs mean?

noun

  1. A guard dog
  2. An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.

verb

  1. To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
  2. To be continuously reset by a watchdog timer.

Words that rhyme with watchdogs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dogsdialoguestogsmonologuesbulldogsflogsfrogslogsbroguesbogsfogshogs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "watchdogs"?▾

"Watchdogs" has 2 syllables: watchd · ogs.

What does "watchdogs" mean?▾

Watchdogs: A guard dog

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