How to Pronounce Goons

To pronounce "goons", say GOONS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GOONS

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💡 Tip for remembering “goons”

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

What does goons mean?

noun

  1. A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').
  2. A fool; someone considered silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish.

Words that rhyme with goons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonsdunespantaloonsimpugnstunesafternoonsloonsnoonsballoonsprunescartoonsmoons

Related words

thughoodlumloutpunktoughtoughielumpstumblebum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goons"?▾

"Goons" has one syllable.

What does "goons" mean?▾

Goons: A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').

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