How to pronounce goaf
Say it like GOHF. Goaf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡoʊf/GOHF
UK British/ɡəʊf/GOHF
- GOHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goaf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of goaf
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHF.
What does goaf mean?
noun
- A rick or stack (of hay, etc.) when laid up inside a barn (e.g., as winter fodder).
- That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed.
- The waste left in old mine workings; goafing.
Words that rhyme with goaf
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Questions about saying goaf
How do you pronounce goaf?
Say GOHF. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊf/. In British English it is /ɡəʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goaf?
Goaf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOHF.
Is goaf 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 /ɡəʊf/ (GOHF).