How to pronounce goatskin
Say it like GOHTS-kin. Goatskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHTS).
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- GOHTS
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goatskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goatskin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHTS-kin.
What does goatskin mean?
- The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.
- A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather.
- A bodhran drum.
Where does goatskin come from?
From Middle English geet skin; equivalent to goat + skin.
Questions about saying goatskin
How do you pronounce goatskin?
Say GOHTS-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊtsˌkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊtsˌkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goatskin?
Goatskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHTS). Broken into parts: GOHTS · kin.
Is goatskin 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 /ˈɡəʊtsˌkɪn/ (GOHTS-kin).