How to pronounce goldurn
Say it like GOL-durn. Goldurn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOL).
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- GOL
- durn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldurn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- durnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of goldurn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOL-durn.
What does goldurn mean?
- Goddamn.
- Goddamn.
- Goddamn.
Questions about saying goldurn
How do you pronounce goldurn?
Say GOL-durn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑldɝn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒldɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldurn?
Goldurn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOL). Broken into parts: GOL · durn.
Is goldurn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɒldɜːn/ (GOL-durn).