How to pronounce godson
Say it like GOD-suhn. Godson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- suhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godson 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.
- suhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of godson
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-suhn.
What does godson mean?
- A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.
Where does godson come from?
From Middle English godsone, gossone, from Old English godsunu (“godson”), equivalent to god- + son.
Questions about saying godson
How do you pronounce godson?
Say GOD-suhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godson?
Godson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · suhn.
Is godson 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 /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ (GOD-suhn).