Dog Breed Pronunciation
How to pronounce dog breed names - Dachshund, Weimaraner, Leonberger, Xoloitzcuintli - with audio and accent variants.
Results
The 7ESL Dog Breed Pronunciation guide helps you say breed names the way breeders and judges do: Dachshund, Weimaraner, Leonberger, Xoloitzcuintli. Browse the breeds below or search one, and each opens with an easy respelling, the IPA, audio and accent variants where they apply.
Why breed names are a challenge
Dog breeds are named after the places and languages they come from, and most come from German, French or further afield. The spelling follows the origin, not English, which is how Dachshund hides its sound ("DAKS-hund"), how Weimaraner stretches into four syllables, and how Xoloitzcuintli looks unpronounceable until you hear it broken up. For owners, vets, groomers and show-goers, saying the breed correctly is part of talking about dogs properly.
What each entry gives you
Open any breed to see the respelling first, then the IPA for precision and a Listen button that speaks the name aloud from its phonetic form. Longer names are easy to build up syllable by syllable once you hear them, and where the accepted English pronunciation differs from the original language, both appear, clearly labelled.
The breeds people search
The guide covers the dog breeds people most often look up, and grows as more are added. Many breed names are foreign words in English, so the Foreign Words guide overlaps, and the How to Pronounce hub search reaches names, places and brands too. For German and French breeds especially, the original-language note helps you sound at home at the dog park or the vet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Dachshund?
Closer to "DAKS-hund" than "dash-hound" - it is German, meaning "badger dog". The entry plays the audio so you can hear it.
How do you say Weimaraner and Xoloitzcuintli?
Weimaraner has four syllables ("VY-muh-rah-ner"), and Xoloitzcuintli is easier than it looks once broken up. Open their entries for the respelling, IPA and audio.
Are the breed pronunciations verified?
Yes. Each breed entry is hand-curated and verified, so you hear the accepted pronunciation, with the original-language version shown where it differs.
Should I use the German or the English pronunciation?
The guide shows both where they differ, labelled clearly, so you can sound natural in English or faithful to the breed's home language.
Can I hear the breed name spoken aloud?
Yes. Every entry has a Listen button, and the audio comes from the phonetic respelling so each breed plays the way it is said.
Includes data from the Open English WordNet and WordNet 3.1, used under their respective open licences.