How to pronounce goolies
Say it like GOO-leez. Goolies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goolies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goolies
American and British speakers say goolies in essentially the same way: /ˈɡuliz/ in the US and /ˈɡuːliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-leez.
What does goolies mean?
- plural of gooly: pebbles, small rocks. How to pronounce gooly
Questions about saying goolies
How do you pronounce goolies?
Say GOO-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡuliz/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goolies?
Goolies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say goolies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡuliz/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.