How to Pronounce Good-bye

To pronounce "good-bye", say GOODBY-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

GOODBY-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “good-bye”

"good-bye" has 2 syllables: goodby-e. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does good-bye mean?

noun

  1. An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

    “They made their good-byes.”

interjection

  1. Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

Synonyms

cheeriocheerscheery-byetoodle pipadieufarewellTTFNbye

Words that rhyme with good-bye

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

bye-byegoodbyearrivedercisayonaraadieubyecheeriogoodby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "good-bye"?▾

"Good-bye" has 2 syllables: goodby · e.

What does "good-bye" mean?▾

Good-bye: An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

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