How to Pronounce "good riddance"
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɹɪdəns
GUUD RID-ens
ɡˈʊd/ /ɹˈɪdəns
gUUD RID-ens
Definition
Used to show relief or happiness when someone or something unwanted leaves or is gone. It means you are glad that person or thing is no longer present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɹɪdəns
British English
ɡˈʊd/ /ɹˈɪdəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUUD RID-ens
UK
gUUD RID-ens
Listen in Context
Good riddance! I'm glad that old chair is gone.
When the noisy neighbors moved out, we all said, 'Good riddance!'
He quit the team? Good riddance.
I can’t believe they finally fixed the elevator. Good riddance to that old broken one!