How do you say God in British?

Below is the UK transcription for 'god':
  1. Modern IPA: gɔ́d.
  2. Traditional IPA: gɒd.
  3. 1 syllable: "GOD"
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What do we say God in English?

Other definitions for god (2 of 2)

the Supreme Being according to some particular religion or conception: the God of Islam. the Supreme Being considered with reference to a particular attribute: the God of mercy. Christian Science. the Supreme Being, understood as Life, Truth, Love, Mind, Soul, Spirit, Principle.
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What does CUDO mean?

noun. beauty [noun] something or someone remarkable. marvel [noun] something or someone astonishing or wonderful.
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Is it OK to say kudos?

Don't use "kudo" or treat "kudos" as a plural. Not so fast, some usage experts say. "Kudos" and its pipsqueak offspring "kudo," they contend, are words in transition. "Kudo" is a "false singular," that is, a singular form created when an already singular word ("kudos") is mistakenly thought to be plural.
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What is Hebrew for God?

The Name YHWH. God's name in the Hebrew Bible is sometimes elohim, “God.” But in the vast majority of cases, God has another name: YHWH.
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How to pronounce GOD in British English



Is God in Oxford dictionary?

god noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.
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What can I say instead of God?

  • Allah,
  • Almighty,
  • Author,
  • Creator,
  • deity,
  • Divinity,
  • Eternal,
  • Everlasting,
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What else can I call God?

Another term used is King of Kings or Lord of Lords and Lord of Hosts. Other names used by Christians include Ancient of Days, Father/Abba which is Hebrew, "Most High" and the Hebrew names Elohim, El-Shaddai, Yahweh, Jehovah and Adonai.
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Do Brits say gosh?

So, if I understand correctly, "gosh" is more British Eng, but in the States you say "Oh my god"... (I've got to know, I'm going to reach Oklahoma soon!) No, not necessarily... In the States, 'oh my gosh' is used commonly especially by those who want to be polite or avoid offending someone's religious sensabilities.
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Is gosh British or American?

Gosh. Gosh is an exclamation that's surprisingly old, and a great example of one of the most popular euphemisms in English. As it is a euphemism, the word gosh has no real meaning – it's not supposed to. Euphemisms are invented words that are used in place of words that are taboo, that should not be said.
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Is it OK to say OMG?

The expression, once considered taboo in polite conversation, has become as commonplace as “that's cool” or “see you later” in American parlance. The acronym, OMG, is nearly as ubiquitous. Room-chatters rely on it, so do text-messagers.
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What do Muslims call God?

KAULA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The name of God is sacred to Muslims, and the Arabic word for God, “Allah,” is universally invoked in Islamic prayers and practices.
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What is the Greek word of God?

Greek "θεός " (theos) means god in English.
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Does El mean God?

Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew form (אל) appears in Latin letters in Standard Hebrew transcription as El and in Tiberian Hebrew transcription as ʾĒl. ʼĒl is a generic word for god that could be used for any god, including Hadad, Moloch, or Yahweh.
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What are the 7 names of God?

Seven names of God
  • YHWH.
  • Adonai.
  • El.
  • Elohim.
  • Shaddai.
  • Tzevaot.
  • Ehyeh.
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What is Jesus real name?

Jesus' name in Hebrew was “Yeshua” which translates to English as Joshua.
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Can you say YHWH?

Many Greek transcriptions also indicated that YHWH should be pronounced Yahweh.
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How do you say kudos in Greek?

Kleos (κλέος), is another Greek word often translated to Kudos or δόξα- doxa – glory.
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Is kudos a Greek word?

While many, many English words are built on Greek roots, the word kudos is a direct borrowing from Greek. In Greek it held the figurative meaning of “praise” but the more literal meaning of “fame” and “renown.” So when someone is given kudos it is as if the person praising them was saying “you deserve to be famous.”
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