English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Goliath Pronunciation
Goliath is pronounced guh-LY-uhth, IPA /gəˈlaɪəθ/.
guh-LY-uhth
US /gəˈlaɪəθ/
Syllables: guh · LY · uhth (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
proper noun; also a common noun: The giant warrior killed by David in the Bible, and so any very large or powerful opponent.
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Goliath in a Sentence
- Goliath fell to a single stone.
- The small firm took on a goliath and won.
- A goliath beetle can weigh a hundred grams.
Common Mispronunciations of Goliath
Not GOH-lee-uhth
Press down on LY, the middle of three beats, and reduce the opening to a plain guh.
Not guh-LY-uht
Finish on the th of breath, with air passing over the tongue tip rather than stopping behind it.
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