"godfather" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɝ/

GAHD-fah-thur

UK

/ɡˈɒdfɑːðɐ/

GOD-fah-thuh

释义

A godfather is a man chosen by parents to help guide a child, especially in religious or moral matters, often in a Christian baptism. It can also mean a powerful leader in criminal organizations, especially because of the famous movie 'The Godfather'.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɝ/

英式英语

/ɡˈɒdfɑːðɐ/

简化发音

美式

GAHD-fah-thur

英式

GOD-fah-thuh

语境中听

John is my godfather.

My parents asked Mark to be my godfather.

A godfather helps guide a child's life.

He was named the godfather of her daughter at the baptism.