English pronunciation

How to pronounce “goodbye”

Phonetic spelling

good-BYE

IPA /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/

Syllable stress

good·bye

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Hear it in a sentence

  • I have to say goodbye to my friends before I leave.

  • Goodbye, see you tomorrow!

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