How to Pronounce "sod"
word
/ˈsɑd/
SAHD
/sˈɒd/
SOD
Definition
A piece of grass and the soil beneath it that is held together by roots, often used to quickly make lawns or cover bare ground. In British English, 'sod' can also be an informal insult or used to refer to a person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɑd/
British English
/sˈɒd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAHD
UK
SOD
Listen in Context
We laid fresh sod in the backyard last weekend.
The workers delivered rolls of sod to the park.
The garden looks much greener after adding sod.
He spilled coffee on the sod, but it was easy to clean up.