How to pronounce goodnight
Say it like GUUD-nyte. Goodnight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodnight 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.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of goodnight
American and British speakers say goodnight in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-nyte.
What does goodnight mean?
- An instance of saying “good night”; a nighttime farewell.
- Alternative spelling of good-night.
Where does goodnight come from?
From good + night.
Questions about saying goodnight
How do you pronounce goodnight?
Say GUUD-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodnight?
Goodnight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say goodnight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.