How to pronounce goldfield
Say it like GOHLD-feeld. Goldfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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- GOHLD
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldfield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goldfield
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-feeld.
What does goldfield mean?
- An area where gold ore is found
Where does goldfield come from?
From gold + field.
Questions about saying goldfield
How do you pronounce goldfield?
Say GOHLD-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldfield?
Goldfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · feeld.
Is goldfield 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 /ˈɡəʊldˌfiːld/ (GOHLD-feeld).