How to pronounce gods
Say it like GODZ. Gods is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gods
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GODZ.
What does gods mean?
- plural of god How to pronounce god
- The highest platform, or upper circle, in an auditorium.
- The occupants of the gallery of a theater.
Words that rhyme with gods
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gods.
Words that sound like gods
- god's
Questions about saying gods
How do you pronounce gods?
Say GODZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑdz/. In British English it is /ɡɒdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gods?
Gods is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GODZ.
Is gods 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 /ɡɒdz/ (GODZ).
What words sound the same as gods?
Gods sounds the same as god's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.