How to pronounce codswallop
Say it like KODZ-wah-lup. Codswallop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KODZ).
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- KODZ
- wah
- lup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Codswallop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of codswallop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KODZ-wol-up.
What does codswallop mean?
- Senseless talk or writing; nonsense; rubbish.
- Used to express disbelief: nonsense!; rubbish!
Where does codswallop come from?
This is also the name given to the wooden device placed over the neck of a codd bottle and given a push (wallop) to dislodge the marble in the neck of the bottle.
Questions about saying codswallop
How do you pronounce codswallop?
Say KODZ-wah-lup. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdzˌwɑləp/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdzˌwɒləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in codswallop?
Codswallop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KODZ). Broken into parts: KODZ · wah · lup.
Is codswallop 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 /ˈkɒdzˌwɒləp/ (KODZ-wol-up).