How to pronounce goal

Say it like this: /ɡoʊl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɡoʊl/
British/ɡəʊl/

What does goal mean?

nounA result that one is attempting to achieve.

“His goal is to become a YouTuber.”

In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.

“fans behind the goal”

The act of placing the object into the goal.

verbTo score a goal.

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