To pronounce "bodkin", say BODK-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"bodkin" has 2 syllables: bodk-in. It rhymes with dodkin and godkin, if that helps it stick.
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adverb
“to sit bodkin; to ride bodkin”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bodkin" has 2 syllables: bodk · in.
Bodkin: A small sharp pointed tool for making holes in cloth or leather.
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