How to pronounce goathair
Say it like GOHT-hair. Goathair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHT).
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- GOHT
- hair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goathair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of goathair
- 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: GOHT-hair.
What does goathair mean?
- The hair of a goat, especially as used in making textiles.
Where does goathair come from?
From goat + hair.
Questions about saying goathair
How do you pronounce goathair?
Say GOHT-hair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊtˌhɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊtˌhɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goathair?
Goathair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHT). Broken into parts: GOHT · hair.
Is goathair 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 /ˈɡəʊtˌhɛə/ (GOHT-hair).