How to Pronounce Go

To pronounce "go", say GO — one syllable, IPA /ɡəʉ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡəʉ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “go”

"go" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gogh, goe, gau, goh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does go mean?

noun

  1. The act of going.
  2. A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).

    “It’s your go.”

verb

  1. To move:
  2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).

    “The engine just won't go anymore.”

adjective

  1. Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.

Synonyms

attemptbashshotstabtryenergyflairlivelinessbecomechange into

Antonyms

freezehaltremainstand stillstaystop

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Words that rhyme with go

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

a-okworktourspellbelongtravelblendlead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "go"?▾

"Go" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "go"?▾

The IPA transcription of "go" is /ɡəʉ/.

What does "go" mean?▾

Go: The act of going.

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