How to pronounce codger
Say it like KOJ-er. Codger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOJ).
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- KOJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Codger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of codger
- 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: KOJ-uh.
What does codger mean?
- An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.
Where does codger come from?
Possibly derived from cadger (“hawker”).
Questions about saying codger
How do you pronounce codger?
Say KOJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdʒər/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in codger?
Codger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOJ). Broken into parts: KOJ · er.
Is codger 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 /ˈkɒdʒə/ (KOJ-uh).