sighthound

Questions

What does sighthound mean?

A hound that primarily hunts by sight and speed, instead of by scent and endurance.

Where does sighthound come from?

From sight + hound.

How to pronounce sighthound

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sighthound”.
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 “sighthound”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “sighthound” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.