How to Pronounce "goodman"
word
/ˈɡʊdmən/
GUUD-muhn
/ɡˈʊdmən/
GUUD-muhn
Definition
An old-fashioned English word meaning 'the head of the household' or 'husband.' It is not used in modern conversation except in historical or literary contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡʊdmən/
British English
/ɡˈʊdmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUUD-muhn
UK
GUUD-muhn
Listen in Context
The goodman greeted the guests at the door.
In old stories, the goodman is often the person responsible for the house.
The villagers called him the goodman of the farm.
You'll only hear the word goodman if you're reading Shakespeare or an old poem.