How to pronounce dodgy
Say it like DOJ-ee. Dodgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOJ).
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- DOJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodgy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dodgy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOJ-ee.
What does dodgy mean?
- Evasive and shifty.“Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.”
- Unsound and unreliable.“Never listen to dodgy advice.”
- Dishonest.“The more money the better, because there is always that dodgy politician or corrupt official to bribe.”
Where does dodgy come from?
From dodge (verb) + -y.
Words that rhyme with dodgy
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Questions about saying dodgy
How do you pronounce dodgy?
Say DOJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈdɒdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodgy?
Dodgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOJ). Broken into parts: DOJ · ee.
Is dodgy 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 /ˈdɒdʒi/ (DOJ-ee).