How to Pronounce Golem

To pronounce "golem", say GOL-em — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɒləm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɡɒləm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “golem”

"golem" has 2 syllables: gol-em. It rhymes with colum and bolam, if that helps it stick.

What does golem mean?

noun

  1. A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic.
  2. (by extension) A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.

Words that rhyme with golem

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

columbolamcolumbhapoalimholum

Related words

robotautomatonogregeniegnomekoboldgogmagogsemigod

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "golem"?▾

"Golem" has 2 syllables: gol · em.

What is the IPA transcription of "golem"?▾

The IPA transcription of "golem" is /ˈɡɒləm/.

What does "golem" mean?▾

Golem: A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic.

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