How to Pronounce Got

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “got”

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

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

What does got mean?

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

    “I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store.”

  2. To receive.

    “He got a severe reprimand for that.”

Synonyms

arrivereachbe able tobecomebegincommencestartcause

Antonyms

lose

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Words that rhyme with got

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

wentrantookbrokeblewgavebecamebegan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "got"?▾

"Got" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "got"?▾

The IPA transcription of "got" is /ɡɒt/.

What does "got" mean?▾

Got: (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

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