How do you pronounce "goodbye"?

In American English: /ˌgʊdˈbaɪ/ (guud-BEYE). In British English: /gˌʊdbˈaɪ/ (g-UUDB). In Canadian English: /ˌgʊdˈbaɪ/ (guud-BEYE). In Australian English: /ɡʊdbˈaɪ/ (guudb-EYE).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌgʊdˈbaɪ/ (guud-BEYE), while in British English it's /gˌʊdbˈaɪ/ (g-UUDB).

How to Pronounce "goodbye"

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goodbye

/ˌgʊdˈbaɪ/

guud-BEYE

Syllable Breakdown

gʊdgood·baɪbye

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