How to Pronounce Goolies

To pronounce "goolies", say GOOL-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡuːliz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡuːliz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goolies”

"goolies" has 2 syllables: gool-ies. It rhymes with doolies and julies, if that helps it stick.

What does goolies mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) The testicles.

    “He was getting on my nerves so I decided to kick him in the goolies. That shut him up.”

noun

  1. A pebble, a small rock.

Synonyms

ballsnuts

Words that rhyme with goolies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dooliesjulies

Related words

ghouliegoolygollygonadgobbygouchgrollygoogie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goolies"?▾

"Goolies" has 2 syllables: gool · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "goolies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goolies" is /ˈɡuːliz/.

What does "goolies" mean?▾

Goolies: (usually in the plural) The testicles.

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