How to pronounce zod
Say it like ZOD. Zod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZOD.
What does zod mean?
- A loser; a contemptible or uncool person.
Where does zod come from?
A phonetic contraction of the phrase "he's odd".
Words that rhyme with zod
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Questions about saying zod
How do you pronounce zod?
Say ZOD. The American pronunciation is /zɑd/. In British English it is /zɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zod?
Zod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOD.
Is zod 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 /zɒd/ (ZOD).