How to pronounce ungodly
Say it like un-GOD-lee. Ungodly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOD).
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- un
- GOD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungodly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ungodly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-GOD-lee.
What does ungodly mean?
- Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.
- Immoral, sinful, or wicked.“People often turn to ungodly ideas as an emotional response to trauma.”
- Extreme; unreasonable.“We had to start our journey at an ungodly hour.”
Where does ungodly come from?
From Middle English ungodli [and other forms], from un- (prefix meaning ‘not’), + godli (“belonging to God; resembling God, godlike”).
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Words that rhyme with ungodly
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Questions about saying ungodly
How do you pronounce ungodly?
Say un-GOD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈɡɑdli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈɡɒdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungodly?
Ungodly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOD). Broken into parts: un · GOD · lee.
Is ungodly 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 /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ (un-GOD-lee).