How to pronounce goalkeeper
Say it like GOHL-kee-per. Goalkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goalkeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goalkeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-kee-puh.
What does goalkeeper mean?
- the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
Where does goalkeeper come from?
From goal + keeper.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- goalie
- goaltender
Questions about saying goalkeeper
How do you pronounce goalkeeper?
Say GOHL-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊlˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goalkeeper?
Goalkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · kee · per.
Is goalkeeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə/ (GOHL-kee-puh).