How to pronounce goodfella
Say it like GUUD-fel-uh. Goodfella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- fel
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodfella 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.
- felGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of goodfella
American and British speakers say goodfella in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdˌfɛlə/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdˌfɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-fel-uh.
What does goodfella mean?
- A gangster, especially one in the Mafia.
Where does goodfella come from?
From good + fella. Popularized by the American crime film Goodfellas (1990).
Questions about saying goodfella
How do you pronounce goodfella?
Say GUUD-fel-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodfella?
Goodfella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · fel · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say goodfella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.