How to Pronounce Goodbye

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡədˈbaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goodbye”

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

What does goodbye mean?

noun

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

    “They made their good-byes.”

verb

  1. To say goodbye; to wish somebody farewell on parting.

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 goodbye

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

arrivedercisayonarabye-byeadieugood-byebyecheeriogoodby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goodbye"?▾

"Goodbye" has 2 syllables: goodby · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "goodbye"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goodbye" is /ɡədˈbaɪ/.

What does "goodbye" mean?▾

Goodbye: An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

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