How to pronounce godkin
Say it like GOD-kin. Godkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godkin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of godkin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-kin.
What does godkin mean?
- A little god; a minor or inferior deity; godling.
Where does godkin come from?
From god + -kin, perhaps also from Dutch godeken (“godkin”).
Words that rhyme with godkin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of godkin.
Questions about saying godkin
How do you pronounce godkin?
Say GOD-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godkin?
Godkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · kin.
Is godkin 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 /ˈɡɒdkɪn/ (GOD-kin).