Body: how to say it, spell it and use it
body
/ˈbɑːdi/
Short answer
The English word body is pronounced /ˈbɑːdi/. It is spelled B-O-D-Y and has 4 letters. With a or an: a body. The plural is bodies.
Example sentence
Exercise is good for my body.
Plural: bodies (y changes to ie).
Key facts
- English
- body
- Pronunciation
- /ˈbɑːdi/
- With a or an
- a body
- Plural
- bodies
- Spelling
- B-O-D-Y
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce body?
Body is pronounced /ˈbɑːdi/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell body?
Body is spelled B-O-D-Y. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of body?
The plural of body is bodies.
Do you say a or an before body?
Say a body.
How do you use body in a sentence?
For example: Exercise is good for my body.
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