How to Pronounce "doghouse"
word
ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs
DAWG-hows
dˈɒɡhaʊs
DOG-hows
Definition
A small shelter or house where a dog sleeps or stays outside. Sometimes used figuratively to mean someone is in trouble or out of favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs
British English
dˈɒɡhaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWG-hows
UK
DOG-hows
Listen in Context
The doghouse is in the backyard.
Our dog sleeps in his doghouse at night.
I painted the doghouse blue.
After he forgot their anniversary, he was really in the doghouse.