English pronunciation guide: body
Pronunciation of “Body”
The word”body” is pronounced with a stressed vowel sound and a clear consonant blend.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbɒdi/
- : This represents the primary stress on the first syllable.
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/b/
: A voiced bilabial plosive, similar to the “b” in “bat”. - : A short, open-mouthed vowel. Think of the vowel sound in “caught”.
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/d/
: A voiced alveolar stop, similar to the “d” in “dog”. -
/i/
: A short, high front vowel, as in “bit”. Note that this is not pronounced as in “body”. This example is just highlighting the last vowel sound in “body”.
Spoken Example: A native speaker would pronounce “body” as
a single word with the stress on the vowel in “bod-e-y.”
Alternative pronunciations: While the IPA above is the most common and generally accepted pronunciation, there are minor regional or accentual variations.The core sound represented in the IPA guide is the important one.
Additional Notes:Pay attention to the vowel sound. Practice saying it slowly, emphasizing the correct stress on the first syllable. Listen to native speakers pronounce the word and tryto mimic the sound.