Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

goals

/ɡoʊlz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.95 in modern English

Syllables
goals
IPA
/ɡoʊlz/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Extremely admirable; worthy of being set as a goal and emulated.

noun

plural of goal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɡoʊlz/
  • British English: /ɡəʊlz/

Inflected Forms

more goals (comparative) most goals (superlative)

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce goals?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡoʊlz/.
What does goals mean?
Extremely admirable; worthy of being set as a goal and emulated.
Where does goals come from?
* (Internet slang sense) Possibly originating with the hashtag #goals. Compare squad goal.

How to pronounce goals

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “goals”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɡoʊlz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “goals”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “goals” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.