How to pronounce godforsaken
Say it like god-fer-SAY-kin. Godforsaken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- god
- fer
- SAY
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godforsaken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- godGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of godforsaken
- 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.
British respelling: god-fuh-SAY-kin.
What does godforsaken mean?
- Abandoned by a deity or God.
- Desolate, boring and depressing.“I wanted nothing more than to get out of that godforsaken place without delay.”
Where does godforsaken come from?
From god + forsaken.
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Questions about saying godforsaken
How do you pronounce godforsaken?
Say god-fer-SAY-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑdfərˈseɪkɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɡɒdfəˈseɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godforsaken?
Godforsaken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: god · fer · SAY · kin.
Is godforsaken 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 /ˌɡɒdfəˈseɪkɪn/ (god-fuh-SAY-kin).