How to pronounce godwit
Say it like GOD-wit. Godwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- wit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godwit 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.
- witKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of godwit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-wit.
What does godwit mean?
- Any of four species of long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limosa, of the family Scolopacidae.
Where does godwit come from?
Origin unknown. A surface analysis would suggest Old English *gōdwiht as the term's ultimate origin, corresponding to good + wight (“creature”), but the term is attested only since late Middle English.
Questions about saying godwit
How do you pronounce godwit?
Say GOD-wit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdwɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godwit?
Godwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · wit.
Is godwit 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 /ˈɡɒdwɪt/ (GOD-wit).