How to pronounce podge
Say it like POJ. Podge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Podge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of podge
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POJ.
What does podge mean?
- A fat person.
- Fatness, fat; podginess.
Where does podge come from?
Perhaps from pudsy (“plump”), which could be a diminutive of pud (“child's hand, forepaw”).
Words that rhyme with podge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of podge.
Questions about saying podge
How do you pronounce podge?
Say POJ. The American pronunciation is /pɑdʒ/. In British English it is /pɒdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in podge?
Podge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POJ.
Is podge 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 /pɒdʒ/ (POJ).