How to Pronounce Dodo

To pronounce "dodo", say DOD-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdəʊdəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdəʊdəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dodo”

"dodo" has 2 syllables: dod-o. It rhymes with rhodo and komodo, if that helps it stick.

What does dodo mean?

noun

  1. A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
  2. A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

    “As dead as a dodo.”

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Words that rhyme with dodo

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rhodokomodoquasimodopodo-rhodo-kodobodochiodohakuhodohodokyodo

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dodo"?▾

"Dodo" has 2 syllables: dod · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "dodo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dodo" is /ˈdəʊdəʊ/.

What does "dodo" mean?▾

Dodo: A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

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