How to pronounce shoddy
Say it like SHOD-ee. Shoddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOD).
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- SHOD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHODSay 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 shoddy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOD-ee.
What does shoddy mean?
- A low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool.
- Worthless goods.
- Vulgar pretence or sham.
- Of poor quality or construction.“Do not settle for shoddy knives if you are serious about cooking.”
- Poor; low.“Do not settle for shoddy quality in your kitchen knives.”
- Pretentious, sham, counterfeit.
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Words that rhyme with shoddy
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Questions about saying shoddy
How do you pronounce shoddy?
Say SHOD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑdi/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoddy?
Shoddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOD). Broken into parts: SHOD · ee.
Is shoddy 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 /ˈʃɒdi/ (SHOD-ee).