How do you pronounce "goodby"?

In American English: /ˈgʊdˌbaɪ/ (GUUD-beye). In British English: /ɡˈʊdbi/ (G-uudb). In Canadian English: /ˈgʊdˌbaɪ/ (GUUD-beye). In Australian English: /ɡˈʊdbi/ (G-uudb).

Is "goodby" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgʊdˌbaɪ/ (GUUD-beye), while in British English it's /ɡˈʊdbi/ (G-uudb).

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goodby

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/ˈgʊdˌbaɪ/

GUUD-beye

Syllable Breakdown

gʊdgood·baɪby

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