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What does devil dog mean?
A US marine.
Where does devil dog come from?
Calque of German Teufelshund (“hound of Hell”, literally “Devil's hound”).

How to pronounce devil dog

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “devil dog”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “devil dog”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “devil dog” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.