How to pronounce spod
Say it like SPOD. Spod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of spod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPOD.
What does spod mean?
- One who studies excessively and is disliked by fellow students because of it; a swot.
- One who wastes time on nonproductive activities online.
- A person of clumsy or awkward appearance.
- To fish using a spod.
Where does spod come from?
Origin unknown; possibly related to English spud, in the sense of a potato.
Words that rhyme with spod
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spod.
Questions about saying spod
How do you pronounce spod?
Say SPOD. The American pronunciation is /spɑd/. In British English it is /spɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spod?
Spod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPOD.
Is spod 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 /spɒd/ (SPOD).