GOS-puhl
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- gos · pel
- Read the spelling
- Gospel
Try it slowly.
Begin with a hard g, as in garden, and keep the final syllable light.
Say GOS-puhl once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Gospel in context
Gospel means good news. Christians also use the word for the four accounts of Jesus’ life, teaching, death and resurrection.
Read Mark 1:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Gospel in English?
One common English pronunciation is GOS-puhl. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Gospel?
Gospel means good news. Christians also use the word for the four accounts of Jesus’ life, teaching, death and resurrection.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
