How to pronounce godsend
Say it like GOD-send. Godsend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- send
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godsend 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.
- sendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of godsend
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-send.
What does godsend mean?
- An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
- A person who provides greatly needed assistance.
Where does godsend come from?
A variant of God’s send, from God + -’s + send (“(obsolete) act of sending”), in the sense of someone or something sent by God.
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Questions about saying godsend
How do you pronounce godsend?
Say GOD-send. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godsend?
Godsend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · send.
Is godsend 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 /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ (GOD-send).