How to pronounce jody
Say it like JOH-dee. Jody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).
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- JOH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jody
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOH-dee.
What does jody mean?
- A Jody call.
Where does jody come from?
From Jody, a generic name for males romancing soldiers' girlfriends while they are away from home.
Words that rhyme with jody
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jody.
Questions about saying jody
How do you pronounce jody?
Say JOH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jody?
Jody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · dee.
Is jody pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒəʊdi/ (JOH-dee).