How to pronounce dodder
Say it like DOD-er. Dodder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOD).
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- DOD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dodder
- 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: DOD-uh.
What does dodder mean?
- To shake or tremble as one moves, especially as of old age or childhood; to totter.
- Any of about 100–170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.
Where does dodder come from?
Early 17th century, variant of dialectal dadder, from Middle English daderen (“to quake, tremble”), ultimately from the root of dither.
Words that rhyme with dodder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dodder.
Questions about saying dodder
How do you pronounce dodder?
Say DOD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodder?
Dodder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOD). Broken into parts: DOD · er.
Is dodder 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 /ˈdɒdə/ (DOD-uh).