How to pronounce godly
Say it like GOD-lee. Godly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godly 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.
American vs British pronunciation of godly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-lee.
What does godly mean?
- Of or pertaining to a god“her godly powers = her superhuman powers”
- Devoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
- Gloriously good.
- In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.
Where does godly come from?
From god + -ly (adjectival suffix).
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Words that rhyme with godly
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Questions about saying godly
How do you pronounce godly?
Say GOD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godly?
Godly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · lee.
Is godly 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 /ˈɡɒdli/ (GOD-lee).