How to pronounce bodger
Say it like BOJ-er. Bodger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOJ).
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- BOJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bodger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOJ-uh.
What does bodger mean?
- A woodworker in the traditional style characterized by the use of hand tools, a pole lathe and use of green timber.
- One who works in a rough and ready, slipshod manner.
Where does bodger come from?
From bodge + -er.
Words that rhyme with bodger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bodger.
Questions about saying bodger
How do you pronounce bodger?
Say BOJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodger?
Bodger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOJ). Broken into parts: BOJ · er.
Is bodger 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 /ˈbɒdʒə/ (BOJ-uh).