How to Pronounce Dodge

To pronounce "dodge", say DODG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dɒdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɒdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dodge”

"dodge" has 2 syllables: dodg-e. It rhymes with hodgepodge and dislodge, if that helps it stick.

What does dodge mean?

noun

  1. An act of dodging.
  2. A trick, evasion or wile.

verb

  1. To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.

    “He dodged traffic crossing the street.”

  2. To avoid; to sidestep.

    “The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply.”

adjective

  1. Dodgy

Synonyms

duckevadefudgeshunskirt

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Words that rhyme with dodge

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hodgepodgedislodgepodgebodgestodgesplodgefuselagewodgeaugepoggehodgerodge

Related words

evadeeludecircumventsidestepduckstratagemparryscheme

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dodge"?▾

"Dodge" has 2 syllables: dodg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dodge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dodge" is /dɒdʒ/.

What does "dodge" mean?▾

Dodge: An act of dodging.

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