How to pronounce bodice
Say it like BOD-is. Bodice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD).
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- BOD
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bodice
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOD-is.
What does bodice mean?
- A corset-like sleeveless overgarment for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.
- A blouse; any shirt for women, particularly the upper part of a two-piece dress or similar European folk costume.
- The upper portion of a women's one-piece dress, equivalent to a shirt, sometimes specifically excluding the sleeves.
Where does bodice come from?
From bodies, plural of body (“upper part of a dress”).
Questions about saying bodice
How do you pronounce bodice?
Say BOD-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑdɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbɒdɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodice?
Bodice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD). Broken into parts: BOD · is.
Is bodice pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒdɪs/ (BOD-is).