How to pronounce goodwill
Say it like guud-WIL. Goodwill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL).
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- guud
- WIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goodwill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goodwill
American and British speakers say goodwill in essentially the same way: /ˌɡʊˈdwɪl/ in the US and /ˌɡʊˈdwɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: guud-WIL.
What does goodwill mean?
- (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
- the friendly hope that something will succeed
- a disposition to kindness and compassion“the victor's grace in treating the vanquished”
Where does goodwill come from?
The sense "thrift shop" is a genericized trademark of the US-based chain Goodwill Industries.
Words that rhyme with goodwill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goodwill.
Questions about saying goodwill
How do you pronounce goodwill?
Say guud-WIL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡʊˈdwɪl/. In British English it is /ˌɡʊˈdwɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goodwill?
Goodwill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL). Broken into parts: guud · WIL.
Do Americans and Brits say goodwill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡʊˈdwɪl/ and the British form is /ˌɡʊˈdwɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.