How to pronounce goad
Say it like GOHD. Goad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡoʊd/GOHD
UK British/ɡəʊd/GOHD
- GOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of goad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHD.
What does goad mean?
verb
- To prod with a goad.
- To encourage or stimulate.
- To incite or provoke.“goading a boy to fight”
- A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
- That which goads or incites; a stimulus.
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Words that rhyme with goad
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Questions about saying goad
How do you pronounce goad?
Say GOHD. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊd/. In British English it is /ɡəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goad?
Goad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOHD.
Is goad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəʊd/ (GOHD).