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Goth Pronunciation
Goth is pronounced GAHTH, IPA /ˈgɑθ/.
GAHTH
US /ˈgɑθ/ · UK /ˈgɒθ/
Syllables: GAHTH (1 syllable)
noun: A member of the Germanic people who invaded the Roman empire, or a follower of the music and style named after them.
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Goth in a Sentence
- The Goths sacked Rome in 410.
- He was a goth for most of the sixth form.
- A goth night runs at the club on Thursdays.
Common Mispronunciations of Goth
Not GOHTH
The vowel is short, so the word opens like got rather than like goat.
Not GAHDH
The th at the close is the hissed one of both, with no voice behind it.
Tip: Gothic adds a beat and keeps the same hissed ending: GAH-thik.
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