How to pronounce goatee
Say it like goh-TEE. Goatee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- goh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goatee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goatee
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-TEE.
What does goatee mean?
- A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.
Where does goatee come from?
From goat + -ee (diminutive suffix), referring to the tuft of hair on the chin of many domestic goats.
Words that rhyme with goatee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goatee.
Questions about saying goatee
How do you pronounce goatee?
Say goh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡoʊˈti/. In British English it is /ɡəʊˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goatee?
Goatee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: goh · TEE.
Is goatee 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 /ɡəʊˈtiː/ (goh-TEE).