How to Pronounce Goalie

To pronounce "goalie", say GOAL-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡəʊl.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡəʊl.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goalie”

"goalie" has 2 syllables: goal-ie. It rhymes with lowly and wholly, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: goley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does goalie mean?

noun

  1. A goalkeeper or goaltender.

verb

  1. To act as a goalie, to tend the goals, to mind the net.

Synonyms

goalkeepergoaltendernetmindergoalkeepgoaltendnetmind

Words that rhyme with goalie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lowlywhollyslowlyholyproleunholyolliegrowlyshoalycolirollymoly

Related words

netkeepergoaltendergoalkeeperdoormangatekeeperguardhandlerguardian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goalie"?▾

"Goalie" has 2 syllables: goal · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "goalie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goalie" is /ˈɡəʊl.i/.

What does "goalie" mean?▾

Goalie: A goalkeeper or goaltender.

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