How to pronounce godmothers
Say it like GOD-muhth-erz. Godmothers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- muhth
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godmothers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of godmothers
- 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-uz.
What does godmothers mean?
- plural of godmother How to pronounce godmother
Questions about saying godmothers
How do you pronounce godmothers?
Say GOD-muhth-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdmʌðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godmothers?
Godmothers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · muhth · erz.
Is godmothers 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 /ˈɡɒdmʌðəz/ (GOD-muth-uz).