How to Pronounce Body

To pronounce "body", say BODY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɒdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbɒdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “body”

"body" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaudy and shoddy, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boddy, boddie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does body mean?

noun

  1. Physical frame.
  2. Main section.

verb

  1. To give body or shape to something.
  2. To construct the bodywork of a car.

Words that rhyme with body

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gaudyshoddyembodybawdysomebodynoddysoddywaddypoddysquaddieantibodytoddy

Related words

consistencepersonifyconsistencytorsotrunkbodilycorporal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "body"?▾

"Body" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "body"?▾

The IPA transcription of "body" is /ˈbɒdi/.

What does "body" mean?▾

Body: Physical frame.

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