bodge

How to Split "bodge" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

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

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of bodge:

• IPA: /bɒdʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. bodge (third-person singular simple present bodges, present participle bodging, simple past and past participle bodged)
2. To work green wood using traditional country methods; to perform the craft of a bodger.

📚 Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English bocchen (“to mend, patch up, repair”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Middle Dutch botsen, butsen, boetsen (“to repair, patch”) (Dutch botsen (“to strike, beat, knock together”)), related to Old High German bōzan (“to beat”), See beat; or perhaps from Old English bōtettan (“to improve, repair”), Old English bōtian (“to get better”). Compare botch. More at boot. Perhaps from boggle. Perhaps from botch (“patch, or a measurement of capac...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare bodge with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
bodge	2	bod·ge
betcha	1	betcha
bioethics	2	bioe-thics
bathetic	3	ba-the-tic
budge	2	bud-ge

🔗 Related Words

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bod, bode, body, bodega, bodice, bodily, boding, bodkin.