How to Pronounce Goulash

To pronounce "goulash", say GOUL-ash — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡuː.læʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡuː.læʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “goulash”

"goulash" has 2 syllables: goul-ash. It rhymes with panache and swash, if that helps it stick.

What does goulash mean?

noun

  1. A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.
  2. A style of play in which the cards are not thoroughly shuffled between consecutive deals, so as to make the suits less evenly distributed between the players.

Words that rhyme with goulash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

panacheswashquashsloshwhitewashposhhogwashtoshawashwashdoshbackwash

Related words

gulyasgulashgoulaschgulaschpaprikashpaprikasragoutslumgullion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "goulash"?▾

"Goulash" has 2 syllables: goul · ash.

What is the IPA transcription of "goulash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "goulash" is /ˈɡuː.læʃ/.

What does "goulash" mean?▾

Goulash: A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.

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