Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

golay

/ɡˈɑleɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English

Syllables
go-lay
IPA
/ɡˈɑleɪ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

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Questions

How do you pronounce golay?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡˈɑleɪ/.
What does golay mean?
A surname.

How to pronounce golay

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