How to pronounce godmum
Say it like GOD-mum. Godmum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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US American/ˈɡɑdmʌm/GOD-mum
UK British/ˈɡɒdmʌm/GOD-mum
- GOD
- mum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godmum 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.
- mumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of godmum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-mum.
What does godmum mean?
noun
- Godmother.
Where does godmum come from?
From god- + mum.
Questions about saying godmum
How do you pronounce godmum?
Say GOD-mum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdmʌm/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdmʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godmum?
Godmum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · mum.
Is godmum 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 /ˈɡɒdmʌm/ (GOD-mum).