How to pronounce sod
Say it like SOD. Sod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOD.
What does sod mean?
- The stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.
- Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.“The landscapers rolled sod onto the bare earth and made a presentable lawn by nightfall.”
- A piece of this.
- To cover with sod.“He sodded the worn areas twice a year.”
- Sodden; incompletely risen.“sod damper”
Where does sod come from?
From Middle English sod, sodde first attested in the mid-15th century, from Middle Dutch zoden (“turf”) or Middle Low German sôde, soede (“turf”), both related to Dutch zode (“turf”), German Sode (“turf”), Old Frisian sātha (“sod”), all bei
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Words that rhyme with sod
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Questions about saying sod
How do you pronounce sod?
Say SOD. The American pronunciation is /sɑd/. In British English it is /sɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sod?
Sod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOD.
Is sod 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 /sɒd/ (SOD).