How to Pronounce "work like a dog"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɔɡ
WURK lyke uh DAWG
wˈɜːk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɒɡ
WURK lyke uh DOG
Definition
To work very hard, often for long hours or with a lot of effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɔɡ
British English
wˈɜːk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK lyke uh DAWG
UK
WURK lyke uh DOG
Listen in Context
I work like a dog every day to support my family.
She has to work like a dog to finish all her tasks.
They work like a dog from morning until night.
I've been working like a dog all week, and I'm exhausted.