Dodge

How to Split "Dodge" into Syllables

The word Dodge is divided into 2 syllables: dod·ge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• dod — 1st syllable
• ge — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Dodge:

• IPA: /dɒd͡ʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. dodge (third-person singular simple present dodges, present participle dodging, simple past and past participle dodged)
2. A trick, evasion or wile. (Now mainly in the expression tax dodge.)

📚 Word Origin & History

Likely from dialectal dodge, dod, dodd (“to jog, trudge along, totter", also "to jerk, jig”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps from unrecorded Middle English *dodden, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *dud- (“to move”), related to Old English dydrian, dyderian (“to delude, deceive”), Middle English dideren (“to tremble, quake, shiver”), English dodder, Norwegian dudra (“to tremble”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down Dodge into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare Dodge with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
Dodge	2	dod·ge
dietetic	3	die-te-tic
doss	1	doss
Doug	1	doug
dice	2	di-ce

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to Dodge:

DOD, dodo, dodgy, dodder, doddle, dodgem, dodger, Dodoma.