How to pronounce goffer
Say it like GOF-uh. Goffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOF).
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- GOF
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of goffer
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOF-uh.
What does goffer mean?
- To make wavy; to crimp.
- soft drink; non-alcoholic drink
Where does goffer come from?
Borrowed from French gaufrer (“to stamp with a patterned tool”), from gaufre (“honeycomb”).
Questions about saying goffer
How do you pronounce goffer?
Say GOF-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑfə/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goffer?
Goffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOF). Broken into parts: GOF · uh.
Is goffer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒfə/ (GOF-uh).