How to pronounce goos
Say it like GOOZ. Goos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of goos
American and British speakers say goos in essentially the same way: /ɡuz/ in the US and /ɡuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOOZ.
What does goos mean?
- plural of goo How to pronounce goo
- third-person singular simple present indicative of goo How to pronounce goo
Words that rhyme with goos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goos.
Questions about saying goos
How do you pronounce goos?
Say GOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡuz/. In British English it is /ɡuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goos?
Goos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say goos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡuz/ and the British form is /ɡuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.