How to pronounce goer
Say it like GOH-er. Goer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goer
- 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: GOH-uh.
What does goer mean?
- One who, or that which, goes.
- Anything, especially a machine such as a motor car, that performs well, or operates successfully.“I bought her secondhand, but she's a good little goer.”
- A horse, considered in reference to its gait.“a safe goer”
Where does goer come from?
From Middle English goere, equivalent to go + -er.
Words that rhyme with goer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goer.
Questions about saying goer
How do you pronounce goer?
Say GOH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goer?
Goer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · er.
Is goer 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 /ˈɡəʊə/ (GOH-uh).