How to Pronounce Goby

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

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/ˈɡəubɪ/

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What does goby mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small fish from the large family Gobiidae, in which the pelvic fins are fused to form a disc-shaped sucker.
  2. A gudgeon, such as Gobio gobio.

Related words

gudgeongobiiformgobiesocoidgobiesocidbullyreefgobygobiesociformgobionellid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goby"?▾

"Goby" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "goby"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goby" is /ˈɡəubɪ/.

What does "goby" mean?▾

Goby: Any of various small fish from the large family Gobiidae, in which the pelvic fins are fused to form a disc-shaped sucker.

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