How to pronounce goodby
Say it like GUUD-by. Goodby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- by
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of goodby
American and British speakers say goodby in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-by.
What does goodby mean?
- Dated form of goodbye.
- Dated form of goodbye.
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Questions about saying goodby
How do you pronounce goodby?
Say GUUD-by. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodby?
Goodby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · by.
Do Americans and Brits say goodby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as goodby?
Goodby sounds the same as goodbye in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.