How to Pronounce Godly

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

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/ˈɡɒdli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “godly”

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

Sounds exactly like: godley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does godly mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a god

    “her godly powers = her superhuman powers”

  2. Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.

adverb

  1. In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

    “All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. — 2. Tim. iii. 12.”

Words that rhyme with godly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oddlybroadlyungodlypodleybodleybroadleygodleylodleyswadleywadleighwadley

Related words

divinepiousheavenlyworshipfulreverentunholysaintly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "godly"?▾

"Godly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "godly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "godly" is /ˈɡɒdli/.

What does "godly" mean?▾

Godly: Of or pertaining to a god

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