How to Pronounce "golgotha"
word
ˈɡɑlˌɡoʊθə
GAHL-goh-thuh
ˈɡɒlˌɡɒθə
GOL-goth-uh
Definition
Golgotha is the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified, according to the Bible. The term is sometimes also used to describe a place or situation of suffering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑlˌɡoʊθə
British English
ˈɡɒlˌɡɒθə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAHL-goh-thuh
UK
GOL-goth-uh
Listen in Context
Golgotha is an important place in the Christian Bible.
Jesus was crucified at Golgotha.
Many paintings show Golgotha as a rocky hill.
For some people, their workplace can feel like a personal Golgotha.