How to pronounce goings
Say it like GOH-ingz. Goings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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US American/ˈɡoʊɪŋz/GOH-ingz
UK British/ˈɡəʊɪŋz/GOH-ingz
- GOH
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goings
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-ingz.
What does goings mean?
noun
- plural of going How to pronounce going
Questions about saying goings
How do you pronounce goings?
Say GOH-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goings?
Goings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · ingz.
Is goings pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊɪŋz/ (GOH-ingz).