How to pronounce goiter
Say it like GOY-ter. Goiter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY).
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- GOY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GOY-tuh.
What does goiter mean?
- Alternative spelling of goitre.
Words that rhyme with goiter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goiter.
Questions about saying goiter
How do you pronounce goiter?
Say GOY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goiter?
Goiter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY). Broken into parts: GOY · ter.
Is goiter 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 /ˈɡɔɪtə/ (GOY-tuh).