How to Pronounce Gospel

To pronounce "gospel", say GOSP-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɒspəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɒspəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gospel”

"gospel" has 2 syllables: gosp-el.

What does gospel mean?

noun

  1. The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus.
  2. An account of the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.

verb

  1. To instruct in the gospel.

Synonyms

evangel

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Related words

evangelcreedbibleevangelicalevangelicevangelizationevangelism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gospel"?▾

"Gospel" has 2 syllables: gosp · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "gospel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gospel" is /ˈɡɒspəl/.

What does "gospel" mean?▾

Gospel: The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus.

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