Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

good-bye

/ɡɪdbˈaɪ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: good-bye
IPA: /ɡɪdbˈaɪ/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Alternative form of goodbye.

noun

Alternative form of goodbye.

Example Sentences

"“I can’t come back, my dear,” called Oz from the basket. “Good-bye!” / “Good-bye!” shouted everyone, and all eyes were turned upward to where the Wizard was riding in the basket, rising every moment farther and farther into the sky."
"At the door I turned for a final good-bye, but I clammed up when I noticed Adrienne’s thoughtful expression."

Inflected Forms

good-byes (plural)

Phrases

good-byer

Synonyms

adieu adios arrivederci auf wiedersehen au revoir bye bye-bye cheerio good-by goodby goodbye good day

Rhymes With

by my why high try guy buy july drive-by die eye hi

Questions

How do you pronounce good-bye?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɡɪdbˈaɪ/.
What does good-bye mean?: Alternative form of goodbye.

How to pronounce good-bye

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