How to Pronounce “dachshund”

American (US)

/ˈdɑːksənd/

British (UK)

/ˈdæksənd/

Australian (AU)

/ˈdæksənd/

noun — A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.

Where the stress falls. “dachshund” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɑːksənd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈdɑːksənd/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "dachshund" mean?

dachshund (noun): A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including standard-sized, miniature (smooth-haired, long-haired, and short-haired) varieties.

How do you pronounce "dachshund" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈdɑːksənd/. British English: /ˈdæksənd/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "dachshund"?

/ˈdɑːksənd/ in American English, /ˈdæksənd/ in British English, /ˈdæksənd/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "dachshund"?

“dachshund” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɑːksənd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.