How to pronounce gargoyle
Say it like GAR-goyl. Gargoyle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gargoyle. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAR
- goyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gargoyle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- goylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of gargoyle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-goyl.
What does gargoyle mean?
- A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
- Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.
- A fictional winged monster.
Where does gargoyle come from?
From Old French gargouille, from Latin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying gargoyle
How do you pronounce gargoyle?
Say GAR-goyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrɡɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gargoyle?
Gargoyle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · goyl.
Is gargoyle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/ (GAH-goyl).