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How to Pronounce "goldilocks"

word

ˈɡoʊɫdiˌɫɔks
GOHL-dee-lahks
ɡˈəʊldɪlˌɒks
GOHL-dih-lox

Definition

Goldilocks is the name of a girl in a famous fairy tale, known for trying things until she finds the one that is 'just right.' It can also describe something that is perfectly balanced—not too much or too little.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɡoʊɫdiˌɫɔks

British English

ɡˈəʊldɪlˌɒks

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GOHL-dee-lahks

UK

GOHL-dih-lox

Listen in Context

Goldilocks visited the house of the three bears.

My teacher told the Goldilocks story in class.

This answer is not too short or too long—it's Goldilocks.

We're looking for a Goldilocks solution—not too risky, not too safe.