How to pronounce bodega
Say it like boh-DAY-guh. Bodega has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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US American/boʊˈdeɪɡə/boh-DAY-guh
UK British/bəʊˈdeɪɡə/boh-DAY-guh
- boh
- DAY
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodega pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bodega
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boh-DAY-guh.
What does bodega mean?
noun
- A storehouse for maturing wine, a winery.
- A store specializing in Hispanic groceries.
- Any convenience store.
Questions about saying bodega
How do you pronounce bodega?
Say boh-DAY-guh. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈdeɪɡə/. In British English it is /bəʊˈdeɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodega?
Bodega has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: boh · DAY · guh.
Is bodega pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəʊˈdeɪɡə/ (boh-DAY-guh).