How to pronounce goldeneye
Say it like GOHL-duh-ny. Goldeneye has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- duh
- ny
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldeneye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of goldeneye
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-duh-ny.
What does goldeneye mean?
- Any of several seaducks, of the genus Bucephala, having black and white plumage.
- Any of several lacewings of the family Chrysopidae.
- Any of several flowering plants of the subtribe Helianthinae.
Where does goldeneye come from?
From golden + eye.
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Questions about saying goldeneye
How do you pronounce goldeneye?
Say GOHL-duh-ny. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldəˌnaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldeneye?
Goldeneye has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · duh · ny.
Is goldeneye 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 /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ (GOHL-duh-ny).