How to pronounce goober
Say it like GOO-ber. Goober has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goober 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goober
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GOO-buh.
What does goober mean?
- A peanut.
- A Georgian or North Carolinian, particularly one from the pine forests of the Sandhills region.
- A quantity of sputum.
- To drool or dribble.
- To drip or slather; to apply a gooey substance to a surface.
Where does goober come from?
Via Gullah from Kongo nguba (“peanut”).
Words that rhyme with goober
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goober.
Questions about saying goober
How do you pronounce goober?
Say GOO-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡubɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goober?
Goober has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · ber.
Is goober pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡuːbə/ (GOO-buh).