how to pronounce goodbyes

/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/

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goodbyes is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… to avoid tearful goodbyes with your pots …”

meanings of goodbyes

noun:

Plural of goodbye.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of goodbye.

goodbyes frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word goodbyes occurs in english on average 2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.