How to pronounce goddesses
Say it like GOD-uh-siz. Goddesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- uh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goddesses 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goddesses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-uh-siz.
What does goddesses mean?
- plural of goddess How to pronounce goddess
Questions about saying goddesses
How do you pronounce goddesses?
Say GOD-uh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goddesses?
Goddesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · uh · siz.
Is goddesses 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 /ˈɡɒdəsɪz/ (GOD-uh-siz).