How to pronounce goyim
Say it like GOY-im. Goyim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY).
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- GOY
- im
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goyim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goyim
American and British speakers say goyim in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔɪɪm/ in the US and /ˈɡɔɪɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOY-im.
What does goyim mean?
- plural of goy How to pronounce goy
Questions about saying goyim
How do you pronounce goyim?
Say GOY-im. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔɪɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔɪɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goyim?
Goyim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY). Broken into parts: GOY · im.
Do Americans and Brits say goyim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔɪɪm/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔɪɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.