How to pronounce goaty
Say it like GOH-tee. Goaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goaty
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GOH-tee.
What does goaty mean?
- Like a goat, goatlike or redolent of goats.
Where does goaty come from?
From goat + -y.
Words that rhyme with goaty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goaty.
Words that sound like goaty
Questions about saying goaty
How do you pronounce goaty?
Say GOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊti/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goaty?
Goaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · tee.
Is goaty 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 /ˈɡəʊti/ (GOH-tee).
What words sound the same as goaty?
Goaty sounds the same as goatee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.