How to Pronounce Dodger

To pronounce "dodger", say DODG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dodger”

"dodger" has 2 syllables: dodg-er. It rhymes with roger and lodger, if that helps it stick.

What does dodger mean?

noun

  1. Someone who dodges.
  2. A frame-supported canvas over the companionway (entrance) of a sailboat providing the on-deck crew partial cover from the splashes of the seas that break against the hull of the boat.

Synonyms

sprayhood

Words that rhyme with dodger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rogerlodgerrodgeryauger

Related words

slybootsfoxavoiderartfuldodgingdodgedipsydoodle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dodger"?▾

"Dodger" has 2 syllables: dodg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dodger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dodger" is /ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ)/.

What does "dodger" mean?▾

Dodger: Someone who dodges.

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