About "goal"
How to Split "goal" into Syllables
The word goal is divided into 2 syllables: go·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- go — 1st syllable
- al — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of goal:
- IPA: /ɡəʊl/
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📖 Definitions
- A result that one is attempting to achieve.
- A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English gol (“boundary, limit”), from Old English *gāl (“obstacle, barrier, marker”), suggested by its derivatives Old English gǣlan (“to hinder, delay, impede, keep in suspense, linger, hesitate, dupe”), and hyġegǣls (“hesitating, slow, sluggish”), hyġegǣlsa (“slow one, sluggish one”). Possibly cognate with Lithuanian gãlas (“end”), Latvian gals (“end”), Old Prussian gallan (“death”), Albanian ngalem (“to be limping, lame, paralyzed”), ngel...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare goal with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| goal | 2 | go·al |
| Gila | 2 | gi-la |
| glow | 1 | glow |
| gully | 2 | gul-ly |
| gal | 1 | gal |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to goal:
Goa, goad, goat, goalie, goatee, goalless, goalpost, goatherd.