How to pronounce goldilocks
Say it like GOHL-dee-lawks. Goldilocks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- dee
- lawks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldilocks 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lawksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of goldilocks
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-dee-lawks.
What does goldilocks mean?
- A person with golden hair, especially a girl with long hair.
- A goldilocks aster (Aster linosyris).
Where does goldilocks come from?
From goldy + locks. Goldilocks is a traditional children's story and its protagonist.
Questions about saying goldilocks
How do you pronounce goldilocks?
Say GOHL-dee-lawks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldiˌlɔks/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldiˌlɔːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldilocks?
Goldilocks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · dee · lawks.
Is goldilocks 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 /ˈɡəʊldiˌlɔːks/ (GOHL-dee-lawks).