How to pronounce goopy
Say it like GOO-pee. Goopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goopy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of goopy
American and British speakers say goopy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡupi/ in the US and /ˈɡuːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-pee.
What does goopy mean?
- Having the consistency of goop.“The flask had something goopy in it.”
- Saccharine; sentimental.
Where does goopy come from?
From goop + -y.
Words that rhyme with goopy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goopy.
Questions about saying goopy
How do you pronounce goopy?
Say GOO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡupi/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goopy?
Goopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say goopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡupi/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.