How to pronounce goosish
Say it like GOO-sish. Goosish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- sish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goosish 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.
- sishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goosish
American and British speakers say goosish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡusɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡuːsɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-sish.
What does goosish mean?
- Like a goose; somewhat gooselike.
- Foolish.
Where does goosish come from?
From goose + -ish; compare Middle English gosisch.
Questions about saying goosish
How do you pronounce goosish?
Say GOO-sish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡusɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːsɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goosish?
Goosish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · sish.
Do Americans and Brits say goosish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡusɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːsɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.