How do you pronounce "godsend"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːdˌsɛnd/ (GAHD-sehnd). In British English: /ɡˈɒdsɛnd/ (G-ods). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːdˌsɛnd/ (GAHD-sehnd). In Australian English: /ɡˈɒdsɛnd/ (G-ods).

Is "godsend" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːdˌsɛnd/ (GAHD-sehnd), while in British English it's /ɡˈɒdsɛnd/ (G-ods).

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godsend

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/ˈgɑːdˌsɛnd/

GAHD-sehnd

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːdgod·sɛndsend

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