How to pronounce goodbyes
Say it like guud-BYZE. Goodbyes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYZE).
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- guud
- BYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodbyes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- BYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of goodbyes
American and British speakers say goodbyes in essentially the same way: /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/ in the US and /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: guud-BYZE.
What does goodbyes mean?
- plural of goodbye How to pronounce goodbye
- third-person singular simple present indicative of goodbye How to pronounce goodbye
Words that rhyme with goodbyes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goodbyes.
Questions about saying goodbyes
How do you pronounce goodbyes?
Say guud-BYZE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodbyes?
Goodbyes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYZE). Broken into parts: guud · BYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say goodbyes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.