How to pronounce Godspeed
Say it like GODS-peed. Godspeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GODS).
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US American/ˈɡɑdspid/GODS-peed
UK British/ˈɡɒdspid/GODS-peed
- GODS
- peed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godspeed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GODSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- peedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Godspeed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GODS-peed.
What does Godspeed mean?
interjection
- Used, particularly at a moment of departure, to convey a wish that an individual’s forthcoming actions yield favorable outcomes; typically addressed to someone embarking on a journey or undertaking a challenging endeavor.
- The wishing of someone a smooth journey, or success, especially at a parting; (countable) a statement expressing this.
- In back of Godspeed: a distant, remote, or unknown place.
Questions about saying Godspeed
How do you pronounce Godspeed?
Say GODS-peed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdspid/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdspid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Godspeed?
Godspeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GODS). Broken into parts: GODS · peed.
Is Godspeed 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 /ˈɡɒdspid/ (GODS-peed).