To pronounce "godawful", say GOD-awf-ul — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"godawful" has 3 syllables: god-awf-ul.
adjective
“Your roast beef was the most god-awful piece of meat I ever ate.”
"Godawful" has 3 syllables: god · awf · ul.
Godawful: Extremely awful, unpleasant or dreadful.
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