How to pronounce goodfellow
Say it like GUUD-fel-oh. Goodfellow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- fel
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodfellow 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of goodfellow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GUUD-fel-oh.
What does goodfellow mean?
- Alternative form of goodfella.
- To address another individual as a good fellow.
Questions about saying goodfellow
How do you pronounce goodfellow?
Say GUUD-fel-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodfellow?
Goodfellow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · fel · oh.
Is goodfellow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləʊ/ (GUUD-fel-oh).