How to pronounce goffin
Say it like GOF-in. Goffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOF).
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- GOF
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goffin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goffin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOF-in.
What does goffin mean?
- Alternative form of coffin (“exploratory trench; deep ditch”).
Where does goffin come from?
Borrowed from Cornish goghyn, the soft mutation of koghyn (“exploratory trench”).
Words that rhyme with goffin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goffin.
Questions about saying goffin
How do you pronounce goffin?
Say GOF-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goffin?
Goffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOF). Broken into parts: GOF · in.
Is goffin 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 /ˈɡɒfɪn/ (GOF-in).