How to Pronounce "in the doghouse"
expression
in thuh DAWG-hows
in THUH DOG-hows
Definition
If you are "in the doghouse," someone is angry with you, usually because of something wrong or upsetting you did, and you are being ignored or punished.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɒɡhaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh DAWG-hows
UK
in THUH DOG-hows
Listen in Context
He forgot their anniversary and now he's in the doghouse.
If you break the vase, you'll be in the doghouse.
She's in the doghouse with her boss for missing the meeting.
"Are you still in the doghouse with your partner?"