How to pronounce gargoylishness
Say it like GAR-goy-lish-nus. Gargoylishness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- goy
- lish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gargoylishness 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.
- goyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gargoylishness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-goy-lish-nus.
What does gargoylishness mean?
- The state of being gargoylish.“Both scary and laughable is the gargoylishness of his face.”
Where does gargoylishness come from?
From gargoylish + -ness.
Questions about saying gargoylishness
How do you pronounce gargoylishness?
Say GAR-goy-lish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrɡɔɪlɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪlɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gargoylishness?
Gargoylishness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · goy · lish · nus.
Is gargoylishness 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 /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪlɪʃnəs/ (GAH-goy-lish-nus).