How to Pronounce Goals

To pronounce "goals", say GOALS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɔʊlz/. 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

/ɡɔʊlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “goals”

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

Sounds exactly like: goelz, golz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does goals mean?

noun

  1. A result that one is attempting to achieve.

    “My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie.”

  2. In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.

verb

  1. To score a goal.

Synonyms

ambitionaspirationobjectivepurpose

Words that rhyme with goals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solesextolsknollssoulsprolesfumarolesbowlscontrolsmolescoalsconsolesbolls

Related words

destinationendachievementsagendaagendasaimaimsambitions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goals"?▾

"Goals" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "goals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goals" is /ɡɔʊlz/.

What does "goals" mean?▾

Goals: A result that one is attempting to achieve.

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