How to pronounce gargoyles
Say it like GAR-goylz. Gargoyles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- goylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gargoyles 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.
- goylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of gargoyles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-goylz.
What does gargoyles mean?
- plural of gargoyle How to pronounce gargoyle
Questions about saying gargoyles
How do you pronounce gargoyles?
Say GAR-goylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrˌɡɔɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːˌɡɔɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gargoyles?
Gargoyles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · goylz.
Is gargoyles 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 /ˈɡɑːˌɡɔɪlz/ (GAH-goylz).