How to pronounce rodney
Say it like ROD-nee. Rodney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROD).
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US American/ˈrɑdni/ROD-nee
UK British/ˈrɒdni/ROD-nee
- ROD
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rodney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rodney
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROD-nee.
What does rodney mean?
noun
- A small Newfoundland wooden boat typically used by one person.
Questions about saying rodney
How do you pronounce rodney?
Say ROD-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑdni/. In British English it is /ˈrɒdni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rodney?
Rodney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROD). Broken into parts: ROD · nee.
Is rodney 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 /ˈrɒdni/ (ROD-nee).