How to Pronounce Goaltending

To pronounce "goaltending", say GOALT-end-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

GOALT-end-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “goaltending”

"goaltending" has 3 syllables: goalt-end-ing.

What does goaltending mean?

verb

  1. To engage in goaltending, interference with the ball on its downward path to the basket
  2. To act as a goaltender, to tend goal, to mind the nets.

noun

  1. A violation which occurs when a player interferes with the movement of the ball toward the basket.
  2. The activity of a goaltender.

Synonyms

goaliegoalkeepnetmindtend goalgoalkeepingnetminding

Related words

travelinginterferencetechnicalbasketballingcharge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goaltending"?▾

"Goaltending" has 3 syllables: goalt · end · ing.

What does "goaltending" mean?▾

Goaltending: To engage in goaltending, interference with the ball on its downward path to the basket

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