How to pronounce goldfinch
Say it like GOHLD-finch. Goldfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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- GOHLD
- finch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldfinch 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.
- finchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goldfinch
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-finch.
What does goldfinch mean?
- A European goldfinch, Eurasian goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
- An American goldfinch (Spinus tristis, syn. Carduelis tristis)
- Lawrence's goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei, syn. Carduelis lawrencei)
Where does goldfinch come from?
From Middle English goldfinch, goldfynch, goldefynch, from Old English goldfinċ, equivalent to gold + finch.
Questions about saying goldfinch
How do you pronounce goldfinch?
Say GOHLD-finch. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌfɪntʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌfɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldfinch?
Goldfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · finch.
Is goldfinch 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 /ˈɡəʊldˌfɪntʃ/ (GOHLD-finch).