How to pronounce godown
Say it like GOH-down. Godown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- downKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of godown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-down.
What does godown mean?
- A warehouse.
Words that rhyme with godown
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of godown.
Questions about saying godown
How do you pronounce godown?
Say GOH-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godown?
Godown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · down.
Is godown pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊdaʊn/ (GOH-down).