How to pronounce goo
Say it like GOO. Goo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of goo
American and British speakers say goo in essentially the same way: /ɡu/ in the US and /ɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO.
What does goo mean?
- Excessive, showy sentimentality.
- A noise made by a baby trying to imitate speech.“The infant's goos and gahs were endearing.”
- To apply goo to something.“They gooed their hair with some fragrant styling product.”
Where does goo come from?
American English, attested since 1903, possibly from burgoo (“thick porridge”); alternatively, an alteration of glue.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with goo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goo.
Questions about saying goo
How do you pronounce goo?
Say GOO. The American pronunciation is /ɡu/. In British English it is /ɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goo?
Goo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOO.
Do Americans and Brits say goo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡu/ and the British form is /ɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.