2 syllables: good, bye. Stress on bye.
/ˌɡʊˈdbaɪ/
goodbye is pronounced /ˌɡʊˈdbaɪ/. It has two syllables (good-bye), with the stress on "bye". As a interjection, noun, an expression used to bid farewell when parting or ending a conversation. As a noun: an instance of saying 'goodbye'; a farewell.
Say it backinterjection, nounAn expression used to bid farewell when parting or ending a conversation. As a noun: an instance of saying 'goodbye'; a farewell.
""Goodbye, everyone!" she called as she left the room."
"They exchanged quick goodbyes before boarding separate trains."
"Please extend my goodbye to the team."
The word "goodbye" is pronounced /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"goodbye" sounds like G-o-o-d-b-y-e. The pronunciation follows standard English pronunciation rules.
"goodbye" is considered intermediate difficult to pronounce. This word may require some practice to master the correct pronunciation.
"goodbye" is a interjection, noun. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "goodbye" is /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
Common mistakes when pronouncing "goodbye" include incorrect stress placement and mispronouncing vowel sounds. Listen to the audio example above to learn the correct pronunciation.
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Contraction of "God be with you," evolving from Middle English phrases like "God be with ye."
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Words that rhyme with "goodbye"
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