How to pronounce goldsmith
Say it like GOHLD-smith. Goldsmith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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- GOHLD
- smith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldsmith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goldsmith
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-smith.
What does goldsmith mean?
- A person who makes, repairs or sells things of gold, especially jewelry.
Where does goldsmith come from?
From Middle English goldsmith, from Old English goldsmiþ (“goldsmith”), from Proto-Germanic *gulþasmiþaz (“goldsmith”), equivalent to gold + smith.
Questions about saying goldsmith
How do you pronounce goldsmith?
Say GOHLD-smith. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌsmɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldsmith?
Goldsmith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · smith.
Is goldsmith pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ/ (GOHLD-smith).