How to pronounce goth
Say it like GOTH. Goth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of goth
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOTH.
What does goth mean?
- A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.“Philip has been into goth for many years, haven't you dear?”
- A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.
- A person who is part of the goth subculture.“We saw a solitary goth hanging out on a ledge by the train station.”
- Relating to goth music or people.“With her black clothes and dyed hair, Melanie looked very goth compared to her classmates.”
Where does goth come from?
From gothic rock, first used by John Stickney in reference to The Doors in 1967 and used by the late 1970s to describe the musical scene that gave rise to the goth subculture, both from a supposed aesthetic similarity to dark and moody 19th
Words that rhyme with goth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goth.
Questions about saying goth
How do you pronounce goth?
Say GOTH. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑθ/. In British English it is /ɡɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goth?
Goth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOTH.
Is goth 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 /ɡɒθ/ (GOTH).