How to pronounce godet
Say it like goh-DAY. Godet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- goh
- DAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of godet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-DAY.
What does godet mean?
- A piece of fabric inserted into a garment along a seam or cut to lengthen the free edge, and to make a garment roomier and to add a wavy edge cf. gusset.
- A roller for guiding synthetic filaments during drawing.
Where does godet come from?
From Middle French godet, from Dutch kodde (“piece of cylindrical wood”).
Words that rhyme with godet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of godet.
Questions about saying godet
How do you pronounce godet?
Say goh-DAY. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊˈdeɪ/. In British English it is /ɡəʊˈdeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godet?
Godet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: goh · DAY.
Is godet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəʊˈdeɪ/ (goh-DAY).