How to pronounce godhead
Say it like GAHD-hed. Godhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD).
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- GAHD
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godhead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of godhead
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-hed.
What does godhead mean?
- Divinity or godhood, divine essence or nature.
- God.
- Any deity or idol.
Where does godhead come from?
Inherited from Middle English godhede, equivalent to god + -head (“-hood”).
Questions about saying godhead
How do you pronounce godhead?
Say GAHD-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godhead?
Godhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD). Broken into parts: GAHD · hed.
Is godhead 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 /ˈɡɒdˌhɛd/ (GOD-hed).