How to Pronounce God

To pronounce "god", say GOD — one syllable, IPA /ɡɔd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɡɔd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “god”

"god" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

What does god mean?

noun

  1. A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

proper noun

  1. The single deity of various monotheistic religions, especially the deity of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

    “Dawn believes in God, but Willow believes in multiple gods and goddesses.”

  2. The single male deity of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

noun

  1. A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.

    “The most frequently used name for the Islamic god is Allah.”

  2. An idol.

    “Leo Messi is my god!”

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Words that rhyme with god

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broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

divinitydeityidolimmortaldivinehellgod-givenholy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "god"?▾

"God" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "god"?▾

The IPA transcription of "god" is /ɡɔd/.

What does "god" mean?▾

God: A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

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