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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!