How to pronounce goddam
Say it like GAHD-dam. Goddam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD).
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- GAHD
- dam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goddam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- damGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of goddam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-dam.
What does goddam mean?
- An English person, from the perspective of a French person or in the context of French history, originating during the Hundred Years' War.
- Uncommon spelling of goddamn.
Where does goddam come from?
From French goddam (“English person”), from English goddamn.
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Questions about saying goddam
How do you pronounce goddam?
Say GAHD-dam. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌdæm/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdˌdæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goddam?
Goddam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD). Broken into parts: GAHD · dam.
Is goddam 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 /ˈɡɒdˌdæm/ (GOD-dam).