How to pronounce goalpost
Say it like GOHL-pohst. Goalpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goalpost 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.
- pohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of goalpost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-pohst.
What does goalpost mean?
- One of the two vertical side poles of a goal.
- The tall Y-shaped upright, now usually of fiberglass, at either end of the playing field, through which a football must go in order for a field goal to be scored. (They were originally H-shaped, with one wooden post on either side.)
- A rule or target that is "moved" (changed) unfairly; see move the goalposts.
Where does goalpost come from?
From goal + post.
Questions about saying goalpost
How do you pronounce goalpost?
Say GOHL-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goalpost?
Goalpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · pohst.
Is goalpost 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 /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ (GOHL-pohst).