How to pronounce bodies
Say it like BOD-eez. Bodies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD).
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- BOD
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bodies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOD-eez.
What does bodies mean?
- plural of body. How to pronounce body
- third-person singular simple present indicative of body How to pronounce body
Words that sound like bodies
- body's
Questions about saying bodies
How do you pronounce bodies?
Say BOD-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑdiz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodies?
Bodies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD). Broken into parts: BOD · eez.
Is bodies 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 /ˈbɒdiz/ (BOD-eez).
What words sound the same as bodies?
Bodies sounds the same as body's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.