How to pronounce goff
Say it like GAWF. Goff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of goff
American and British speakers say goff in essentially the same way: /ɡɔf/ in the US and /ɡɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOF.
What does goff mean?
- Synonym of bump (“sudden movement of underground strata”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with goff
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Questions about saying goff
How do you pronounce goff?
Say GAWF. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔf/. In British English it is /ɡɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goff?
Goff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say goff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔf/ and the British form is /ɡɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.