How to pronounce golem
Say it like GOH-lum. Golem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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US American/ˈɡoʊləm/GOH-lum
UK British/ˈɡəʊləm/GOH-lum
- GOH
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Golem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of golem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-lum.
What does golem mean?
noun
- A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic. The most famous was made by Rabbi Loew in the 16th century to defend the Jews of Prague from a pogrom.
- A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.
Questions about saying golem
How do you pronounce golem?
Say GOH-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊləm/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in golem?
Golem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · lum.
Is golem 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 /ˈɡəʊləm/ (GOH-lum).