How to pronounce goalie
Say it like GOH-lee. Goalie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goalie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goalie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-lee.
What does goalie mean?
- A goalkeeper or goaltender.
- To act as a goalie, to tend the goals, to mind the net.
Where does goalie come from?
Clipping of goalkeeper or goaltender + -ie.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- goalkeeper
- goaltender
Words that rhyme with goalie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goalie.
Questions about saying goalie
How do you pronounce goalie?
Say GOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goalie?
Goalie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · lee.
Is goalie 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 /ˈɡəʊli/ (GOH-lee).