How to pronounce goon
Say it like GOON. Goon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡun/GOON
UK British/ˈɡəʊˌɒn/GOH-on
- GOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of goon
- American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2.
British respelling: GOH-on.
What does goon mean?
noun
- A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence.
- A hired and paid person who is assigned to terrorize and kill opponents.
- A fool; someone who is silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish.
- To act like a goon; to act in an intimidating or aggressive way towards opponents.
- To legally kidnap a child and forcibly transport them to a boot camp, boarding school, wilderness therapy, or a similar rehabilitation facility.
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Words that rhyme with goon
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Questions about saying goon
How do you pronounce goon?
Say GOON. The American pronunciation is /ɡun/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊˌɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goon?
Goon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOON.
Is goon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 1 syllable and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɡəʊˌɒn/ (GOH-on).