How to pronounce dodgem
Say it like DOJ-um. Dodgem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOJ).
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US American/ˈdɑdʒəm/DOJ-um
UK British/ˈdɒdʒəm/DOJ-um
- DOJ
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodgem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dodgem
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOJ-um.
What does dodgem mean?
noun
- A bumper car in an amusement park.
Where does dodgem come from?
From dodge 'em (“them”).
Questions about saying dodgem
How do you pronounce dodgem?
Say DOJ-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑdʒəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɒdʒəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodgem?
Dodgem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOJ). Broken into parts: DOJ · um.
Is dodgem 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 /ˈdɒdʒəm/ (DOJ-um).