How to pronounce goldmine
Say it like GOHLD-myne. Goldmine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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US American/ˈɡoʊldˌmaɪn/GOHLD-myne
UK British/ˈɡəʊldˌmaɪn/GOHLD-myne
- GOHLD
- myne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldmine 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.
- myneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of goldmine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-myne.
What does goldmine mean?
noun
- Alternative form of gold mine
Questions about saying goldmine
How do you pronounce goldmine?
Say GOHLD-myne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌmaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌmaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldmine?
Goldmine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · myne.
Is goldmine 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 /ˈɡəʊldˌmaɪn/ (GOHLD-myne).