How to Pronounce "a good many"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈmɛni
uh-GOOD-MEN-ee
æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /mˈɛni
uh-GOOD-MEN-ee
Definition
A phrase meaning 'a large number of,' used for countable things, similar to 'many' but with a little emphasis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈmɛni
British English
æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /mˈɛni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-GOOD-MEN-ee
UK
uh-GOOD-MEN-ee
Listen in Context
There were a good many people at the meeting.
We have a good many books in our library.
He made a good many mistakes on the test.
I've seen a good many movies this year.