How to pronounce god
Say it like GOD. God is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɡɑd/GOD
UK British/ɡɒd/GOD
- GOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
God pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of god
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD.
What does god mean?
noun
- A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.“The most frequently used name for the Islamic god is Allah.”
- A representation of a deity, especially a statue or statuette.
- Something or someone particularly revered, worshipped, idealized, admired and/or followed.“Leo Messi is my god!”
- To idolize.
- To deify.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with god
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of god.
Questions about saying god
How do you pronounce god?
Say GOD. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑd/. In British English it is /ɡɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in god?
God is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOD.
Is god pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡɒd/ (GOD).