To pronounce "dodging", say DODG-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dodging" has 2 syllables: dodg-ing. It rhymes with lodging and dislodging, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He dodged traffic crossing the street.”
“The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply.”
noun
“twistings and dodgings”
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"Dodging" has 2 syllables: dodg · ing.
Dodging: To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
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