How to Pronounce Golf

To pronounce "golf", say GOLF — one syllable, IPA /ɡɒlf/. 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

/ɡɒlf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “golf”

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

What does golf mean?

noun

  1. A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.
  2. The letter G in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

verb

  1. To play the game of golf.
  2. To write something in as few characters as possible (e.g. in code golf, regex golf)

Words that rhyme with golf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ralfahlfrodolphrudolf

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "golf"?▾

"Golf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "golf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "golf" is /ɡɒlf/.

What does "golf" mean?▾

Golf: A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

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