How to pronounce godliness
Say it like GOD-lee-nus. Godliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godliness 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of godliness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-lee-nus.
What does godliness mean?
- The condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion, practicing virtue and avoiding sin.
Where does godliness come from?
From godly + -ness.
Questions about saying godliness
How do you pronounce godliness?
Say GOD-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godliness?
Godliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · lee · nus.
Is godliness 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 /ˈɡɒdlinəs/ (GOD-lee-nus).