Goods (plural noun) refers to merchandise or commodities that are produced for sale. It can also denote favorable qualities or benefits in a given context. The term is common in commerce, logistics, and trade discussions, and contrasts with services, which are intangible. Usage often centers on inventory, shipments, and value in economic terms.
"The store ships fresh goods to customers every morning."
"Industrial goods account for a large portion of the export market."
"Quality and reliability are the first things buyers look at when evaluating goods."
"The guild negotiated fair terms for their goods and ensured timely delivery."
Goods comes from Old English god, which meant ‘property, possessions, goods, wares.’ Its sense evolved in Middle English to refer to items of various kinds, especially those that can be bought or sold. The word aligns with other Germanic terms for wealth or valuables and gradually acquired the modern plural form goods to denote multiple items or categories of wares. By the 16th century, ‘goods’ referred broadly to movable property or merchandise used in commerce. In economic writing, 'goods' contrasted with 'services' as tangible outputs. The transformation of the term tracks the rise of market economies in which inventories, shipments, and tradeable articles became central to business language. First known uses appeared in merchant and legal texts describing property and trade assets, eventually stabilizing into the everyday economist’s term we use today.
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Pronounce it as /ɡʊdz/ in US and UK. Start with a hard /ɡ/ from the back of the mouth, then a short /ʊ/ like in 'good,' followed quickly by a voiced /d/ and a final /z/. The word rhymes with 'moods' and 'foods' in many dialects. Tip: maintain a light, quick release on the /d/ and let voice continue into /z/. IPA: US/UK /ɡʊdz/; AU /ɡʊdz/.
Common errors: 1) Deleting the final /z/ and ending with /d/ or a voiceless stop (e.g., /ɡʊd/). 2) Diminishing the vowel to a schwa or over-articulating /ɡ/ leading to /ɡɒdz/. Correction: keep the short lax /ʊ/ as in 'put' and release into a crisp /z/. 3) Voicing issue at the transition: ensure the /d/ is voiced and the /z/ lingers. Practice: say /ɡʊ/ + quick /d/ then add /z/ with voicing, not a crisp stop.
US/UK: both are /ɡʊdz/ with vowel relaxed; rhotics influence is subtle in non-rhotic UK where /ɡʊdz/ still ends with /dz/ due to voicing. AU: similar to US with a possibly slightly broader /ɔ/ in some speakers? In most Australian speech, you’ll hear /ɡʊdz/ as well, with the /ʊ/ slightly centralized. Stress is not variable; it’s a one-syllable word. Overall: the main difference is vowel quality and subtle vowel length; the consonant cluster remains /ɡ/ + /ʊ/ + /d/ + /z/.
The trap is the final /dz/ sequence, which requires continuous voicing through the /d/ into the /z/. Beginners often treat it as a d-final word or a voiceless /s/. The quick transition from /ʊ/ to /d/ and then to /z/ calls for precise timing and breath control. Additionally, the /ɡ/ onset can blend with following vowels if you’re not finishing the mouth closure. Focus on a clean /ɡ/ release, stable /ʊ/, and steady voicing into /dz/.
A unique feature is the tight /dz/ sequence at the end, where both /d/ and /z/ must be voiced and released smoothly in one motion. This is a common stumbling block for learners who conflate /dz/ with either /d/ or /z/ alone. Emphasize the brief but audible aperiodic release before voicing continues into /z/. Practicing with minimal pairs like /ɡʊd/ vs /ɡɒdz/ helps isolate the issue.
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