How to pronounce cod
Say it like KOD. Cod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kɑd/KOD
UK British/kɒd/KOD
- KOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOD.
What does cod mean?
noun
- the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
- lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
- major food fish of Arctic and cold-temperate waters
- fool or hoax“The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”“You can't fool me!”
- harass with persistent criticism or carping“The children teased the new teacher”“Don't ride me so hard over my failure”
- payable by the recipient on delivery“a collect call”“the letter came collect”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cod
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cod.
Questions about saying cod
How do you pronounce cod?
Say KOD. The American pronunciation is /kɑd/. In British English it is /kɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cod?
Cod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOD.
Is cod 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 /kɒd/ (KOD).