How to pronounce goop
Say it like GOOP. Goop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of goop
American and British speakers say goop in essentially the same way: /ɡup/ in the US and /ɡuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOOP.
What does goop mean?
- A thick, slimy substance; goo.
- To apply a thick, slimy, or goo-like substance.
- To stare; gawk.
Where does goop come from?
1930s, perhaps a variant of goo; compare gloop and glob.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with goop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goop.
Questions about saying goop
How do you pronounce goop?
Say GOOP. The American pronunciation is /ɡup/. In British English it is /ɡuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goop?
Goop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say goop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡup/ and the British form is /ɡuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.