How to Pronounce Goods

To pronounce "goods", say GOODS — one syllable, IPA /ɡʊdz/. 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

/ɡʊdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goods”

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

What does goods mean?

noun

  1. The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
  2. A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

noun

  1. That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed.
  2. (often preceded by the) Something authentic, important, or revealing.

Synonyms

evidencefactwares

Antonyms

badevilcapitalservices

Words that rhyme with goods

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

woodsbackwoodsfalsehoodshardwoodsneighborhoodswildwoodshoodsdogwoodslivelihoodsunderwoodsfoxwoodshardgoods

Related words

commodityoutputmercantilesuppliescapitaltradecustomsasset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goods"?▾

"Goods" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "goods"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goods" is /ɡʊdz/.

What does "goods" mean?▾

Goods: The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

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