How to pronounce goody
Say it like GUUD-ee. Goody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD).
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- GUUD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goody 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goody
American and British speakers say goody in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊdi/ in the US and /ˈɡʊdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUD-ee.
What does goody mean?
- Used to indicate pleasure or delight.“Oh goody, ice cream!”
- A small amount of something good to eat.
- Any small, usually free, item.
- Pudding made by boiling bread in milk with sugar and spices.
- Synonym of goody-goody (“mawkishly good; weakly benevolent or pious”).
Where does goody come from?
From good + -y (suffix forming colloquialisms), influenced by the noun (Etymology 2).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with goody
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goody.
Questions about saying goody
How do you pronounce goody?
Say GUUD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goody?
Goody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUD). Broken into parts: GUUD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say goody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊdi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.