How to Pronounce "goodness gracious me"
expression
ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ /ˈmi
GOOD-niss GRAY-shuss MEE
ɡˈʊdnəs/ /ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/ /mˈiː
guhd-NISS gray-SHUSS MEE
Definition
An old-fashioned and polite expression used to show surprise, shock, or alarm. Often said when something unexpected happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ /ˈmi
British English
ɡˈʊdnəs/ /ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/ /mˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOOD-niss GRAY-shuss MEE
UK
guhd-NISS gray-SHUSS MEE
Listen in Context
Goodness gracious me, I forgot my keys at home!
Goodness gracious me, look at all that snow outside!
Goodness gracious me, are you alright?
Goodness gracious me, when did you get so tall?