How to pronounce gawd
Say it like GAWD. Gawd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gawd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gawd
American and British speakers say gawd in essentially the same way: /ɡɔd/ in the US and /ɡɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAWD.
What does gawd mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of god.
Words that rhyme with gawd
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gawd.
Questions about saying gawd
How do you pronounce gawd?
Say GAWD. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔd/. In British English it is /ɡɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gawd?
Gawd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say gawd the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔd/ and the British form is /ɡɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.