How to Pronounce "goodbyes"
word
/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/, /ɡɪdˈbaɪz/
guhd-BYZ or gid-BYZ
/ɡˈʊdbaɪz/
GUHD-byz
Definition
Words or acts used when people leave each other or end a meeting. The plural, 'goodbyes,' refers to multiple instances of saying farewell.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/, /ɡɪdˈbaɪz/
British English
/ɡˈʊdbaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
guhd-BYZ or gid-BYZ
UK
GUHD-byz
Listen in Context
We said our goodbyes before leaving the party.
The teacher gave hugs and goodbyes to all the students.
The movie was full of emotional goodbyes.
After years of working together, the team's goodbyes were bittersweet.