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How to pronounce eating a hot dog

eating a hot dog
/ˈiːtɪŋ ə hɑːt dɔːg/

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Eating a hot dog, sound by sound

/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.

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How do you pronounce eating a hot dog?

Eating a hot dog is pronounced /ˈiːtɪŋ ə hɑːt dɔːg/ in American English.

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