How to Pronounce "goad"
word
ˈɡoʊd
GOHD
ɡˈəʊd
GOHD
Definition
To push or encourage someone to do something, often by making them feel annoyed or challenged. It can also mean a tool used for prodding animals, but is mostly used for urging people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊd
British English
ɡˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOHD
UK
GOHD
Listen in Context
She tried to goad her friend into joining the race.
The coach used jokes to goad the team to try harder.
He used a stick to goad the cattle forward.
His brother kept trying to goad him into arguing, but he stayed calm.