How to pronounce goodfellows
Say it like GUUD-fel-ohz. Goodfellows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- fel
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodfellows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of goodfellows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GUUD-fel-ohz.
What does goodfellows mean?
- plural of goodfellow How to pronounce goodfellow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of goodfellow How to pronounce goodfellow
Questions about saying goodfellows
How do you pronounce goodfellows?
Say GUUD-fel-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodfellows?
Goodfellows has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · fel · ohz.
Is goodfellows 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 /ˈɡʊdˌfɛləʊz/ (GUUD-fel-ohz).