To pronounce "dodgy", say DODGY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɒdʒ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɒdʒ.i/
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"dodgy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stodgy and demagogy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Asked why, a spokesman gave a dodgy answer about legal ramifications.”
“Never listen to dodgy advice.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dodgy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dodgy" is /ˈdɒdʒ.i/.
Dodgy: Evasive and shifty
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