How to pronounce goddaughter
Say it like GAHD-daw-ter. Goddaughter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD).
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- GAHD
- daw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goddaughter 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.
- dawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goddaughter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GOD-daw-tuh.
What does goddaughter mean?
- A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.
Where does goddaughter come from?
From Middle English goddoghter, goddoȝter, from Old English goddohtor (“goddaughter”), equivalent to god- + daughter.
Questions about saying goddaughter
How do you pronounce goddaughter?
Say GAHD-daw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌdɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goddaughter?
Goddaughter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD). Broken into parts: GAHD · daw · ter.
Is goddaughter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə/ (GOD-daw-tuh).