How to pronounce goodfellas
Say it like GUUD-fel-uz. Goodfellas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- fel
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodfellas 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of goodfellas
American and British speakers say goodfellas in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləz/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-fel-uz.
What does goodfellas mean?
- plural of goodfella How to pronounce goodfella
Questions about saying goodfellas
How do you pronounce goodfellas?
Say GUUD-fel-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodfellas?
Goodfellas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · fel · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say goodfellas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləz/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.