How to pronounce gofer
Say it like GOH-fer. Gofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gofer 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gofer
- 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-fuh.
What does gofer mean?
- A worker who runs errands; an errand boy.
Where does gofer come from?
From go + fer (pronunciation spelling of for), as in “go for coffee” or “go for that document” etc.
Words that rhyme with gofer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gofer.
Words that sound like gofer
Questions about saying gofer
How do you pronounce gofer?
Say GOH-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gofer?
Gofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · fer.
Is gofer 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 /ˈɡəʊfə/ (GOH-fuh).
What words sound the same as gofer?
Gofer sounds the same as gopher in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.