How to pronounce gooden
Say it like GUUD-un. Gooden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gooden 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gooden
American and British speakers say gooden in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdən/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-un.
What does gooden mean?
- To make good; improve; better; perfect.
- To become good.
Where does gooden come from?
From good + -en. Compare Middle English goden, godien (“to make good, become good, endow with goods”), from Old English gōdian (“to improve, get better; make better; endow, enrich”).
Words that rhyme with gooden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gooden.
Questions about saying gooden
How do you pronounce gooden?
Say GUUD-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdən/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gooden?
Gooden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gooden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdən/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.