Dodded is a verb that describes the action of removing the heads of flowers or grains from a stem. It is pronounced as /ˈdɒdɪd/ in IPA, with stress on the first syllable. The spelling might seem unusual, but it follows the standard English orthography rules, where most words ending in "-ed" have their final syllable pronounced with a schwa sound, represented by the letter "e". Other examples include "desired", "envied", and "limited". Remembering these patterns can help improve spelling skills.