How to Pronounce "golden rule"
expression
ˈɡoʊɫdən/ /ˈɹuɫ
GOAL-dun ROOL
ɡˈəʊldən/ /ɹˈuːl
GOHL-dun ROOL
Definition
A basic moral principle that encourages people to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊɫdən/ /ˈɹuɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊldən/ /ɹˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOAL-dun ROOL
UK
GOHL-dun ROOL
Listen in Context
The golden rule is to treat others the way you want to be treated.
Many religions teach the golden rule as a basic value.
You should remember the golden rule when meeting new people.
If everyone followed the golden rule, the world would be a kinder place.