How to Pronounce Goose

To pronounce "goose", say GOOS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡuːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡuːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goose”

"goose" has 2 syllables: goos-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does goose mean?

noun

Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.
“There is a flock of geese on the pond.”
A female goose (sense 1).

verb

To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.
To stimulate, to spur.

Synonyms

goose iron

Words that rhyme with goose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induce obtuse produce nous use abstruse deduce reduce recluse douce abuse loose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goose"?▾

"Goose" has 2 syllables: goos · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "goose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goose" is /ˈɡuːs/.

What does "goose" mean?▾

Goose: Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.

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