How to Pronounce "goodness gracious"
expression
ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs
GOOD-nis GRAY-shuhs
ɡˈʊdnəs/ /ɡɹˈeɪʃəs
good-NIS gray-SHUHS
Definition
An exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or disbelief, often in a polite or gentle way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs
British English
ɡˈʊdnəs/ /ɡɹˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOOD-nis GRAY-shuhs
UK
good-NIS gray-SHUHS
Listen in Context
Goodness gracious, you scared me!
Goodness gracious, it's already 10 o'clock.
Goodness gracious, look at all this mess.
Goodness gracious, I didn't expect so many people at the party.