To pronounce "goofball", say GOOFB-all — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡufˌbɔl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡufˌbɔl/
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"goofball" has 2 syllables: goofb-all.
noun
“If that goofball would put half the effort into her studies as she does into her juggling, she might do very well.”
adjective
“He announced, with his usual goofball humor, that he'd like to marry me!”
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"Goofball" has 2 syllables: goofb · all.
The IPA transcription of "goofball" is /ˈɡufˌbɔl/.
Goofball: (sometimes affectionate) A foolish or silly person or animal.
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