How to Pronounce "god helps them that help themselves"
expression
GAHD HELPS them (or THUHM) that (or THUHT) help them-SELVS (or them-SELVS)
god HELPS them that help them-SELVS
Definition
This expression means that people who take action and try to solve their own problems will receive help or succeed, often seen as having divine support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑd/ /ˈhɛɫps/ /ˈðɛm/, /ðəm/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈhɛɫp/ /ðəmˈsɛɫvz/, /ðɛmˈsɛɫvz
British English
ɡˈɒd/ /hˈɛlps/ /ðˈɛm/ /ðˈæt/ /hˈɛlp/ /ðɛmsˈɛlvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAHD HELPS them (or THUHM) that (or THUHT) help them-SELVS (or them-SELVS)
UK
god HELPS them that help them-SELVS
Listen in Context
My grandmother often says, 'God helps them that help themselves.'
He started studying every night because he believes 'God helps them that help themselves.'
When you face problems, remember, 'God helps them that help themselves.'
Don't just wait for luck—God helps them that help themselves!