How to Pronounce Goody

To pronounce "goody", say GOODY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡʊdi/. 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

/ˈɡʊdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goody”

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

Sounds exactly like: goodie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does goody mean?

noun

  1. A good character in a story, often a hero.

noun

  1. A small amount of something good to eat.
  2. Any small, usually free, item.

adjective

  1. Mawkishly good; weakly benevolent or pious.

Synonyms

goody

Antonyms

baddie

Words that rhyme with goody

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodiewoodyhoodiewoodiehoodydunwoody

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goody"?▾

"Goody" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "goody"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goody" is /ˈɡʊdi/.

What does "goody" mean?▾

Goody: A good character in a story, often a hero.

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