How to pronounce godmother
Say it like GOD-muhth-er. Godmother has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- muhth
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godmother 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.
- muhthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of godmother
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-muth-uh.
What does godmother mean?
- A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
- To act as godmother to.
Where does godmother come from?
From Middle English godmoder, from Old English godmōdor (“godmother”), equivalent to god- + mother.
Questions about saying godmother
How do you pronounce godmother?
Say GOD-muhth-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godmother?
Godmother has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · muhth · er.
Is godmother pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ (GOD-muth-uh).