How to pronounce goitre
Say it like GOY-ter. Goitre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY).
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- GOY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goitre 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 goitre
- 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 goitre mean?
- An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Where does goitre come from?
Borrowed from French, either from Old French goitron (“throat, neck, goitre”), itself from Vulgar Latin *gutturiō, *gutturiōnem (“throat, goitre-like protrusions”), from Latin guttur, or a back-formation from French goitreux (“goitered”).
Words that rhyme with goitre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goitre.
Questions about saying goitre
How do you pronounce goitre?
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 goitre?
Goitre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY). Broken into parts: GOY · ter.
Is goitre 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).