How to Pronounce Odds

To pronounce "odds", say ODDS — one syllable, IPA /ɒdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɒdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “odds”

"odds" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lauds and prods, if that helps it stick.

What does odds mean?

noun

  1. (diminutive) An odd number.

    “So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.”

  2. Something left over, not forming part of a set.

noun

  1. The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.

    “I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.”

  2. The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

Words that rhyme with odds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

laudsprodsapplaudsbaudsgodsarthropodsbrachiopodsquadsrodsbroadspodsfrauds

Related words

likelihoodlikelinessratingprevalenceprobabilityluckconflictwaiting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "odds"?▾

"Odds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "odds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "odds" is /ɒdz/.

What does "odds" mean?▾

Odds: (diminutive) An odd number.

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