How to pronounce stodge
Say it like STOJ. Stodge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stodge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stodge
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOJ.
What does stodge mean?
- To stuff; to cram.
- Heavy, dull, often starchy food, such as a steamed pudding“The meal was nothing but heavy stodge with no fresh vegetables.”
- Anything dull and bland.“Critics dismissed the book as academic stodge.”
Where does stodge come from?
Late 17th century, of "symbolic" origin, suggested by stuff and podge.
Words that rhyme with stodge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stodge.
Questions about saying stodge
How do you pronounce stodge?
Say STOJ. The American pronunciation is /stɑdʒ/. In British English it is /stɒdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stodge?
Stodge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOJ.
Is stodge 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 /stɒdʒ/ (STOJ).