How to pronounce godchild
Say it like GOD-chyld. Godchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- chyld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godchild 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.
- chyldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of godchild
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-chyld.
What does godchild mean?
- A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.“Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.”
Where does godchild come from?
From god- + child.
Questions about saying godchild
How do you pronounce godchild?
Say GOD-chyld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌtʃaɪld/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdˌtʃaɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godchild?
Godchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · chyld.
Is godchild 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 /ˈɡɒdˌtʃaɪld/ (GOD-chyld).