how to pronounce goal

/ˈɡoʊl/

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goal is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of goal in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… i did it that was my goal and i gave him …”

meaning of goal

Goal means a target or a point that is intended to be reached or attained.

goal frequency in english - A2 level of CEFR

the word goal occurs in english on average 92.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.