The word "Dodkin" is spelled with two syllables and pronounced as /ˈdɒdkɪn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Dod" is pronounced with a short "o" sound followed by a quick "d" sound, while the second syllable "kin" is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a nasal "n" sound. This unusual word is believed to have originated from an old English dialect, and is typically used as a surname or a regional nickname.