How to pronounce godman
Say it like GAHD-mun. Godman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD).
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US American/ˈɡɑdmən/GAHD-mun
UK British/ˈɡɒdmən/GOD-mun
- GAHD
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of godman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-mun.
What does godman mean?
noun
- A charismatic male guru.
Where does godman come from?
From god + -man.
Questions about saying godman
How do you pronounce godman?
Say GAHD-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdmən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godman?
Godman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHD). Broken into parts: GAHD · mun.
Is godman 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 /ˈɡɒdmən/ (GOD-mun).