How to pronounce bodark
Say it like BOH-dark. Bodark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈboʊˌdɑrk/BOH-dark
UK British/ˈbəʊˌdɑːk/BOH-dahk
- BOH
- dark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- darkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bodark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-dahk.
What does bodark mean?
noun
- The Osage orange tree or its wood.
Where does bodark come from?
From bois d'arc.
Questions about saying bodark
How do you pronounce bodark?
Say BOH-dark. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊˌdɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊˌdɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodark?
Bodark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · dark.
Is bodark pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbəʊˌdɑːk/ (BOH-dahk).