How to pronounce gaud
Say it like GAWD. Gaud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gaud
American and British speakers say gaud in essentially the same way: /ɡɔd/ in the US and /ɡɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAWD.
What does gaud mean?
- A cheap showy trinket
- To sport or keep festival.
Where does gaud come from?
From Middle English gaude, gawde (“jest, prank, trick; ornamental bead in a rosary, trinket, bauble”).
Words that rhyme with gaud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gaud.
Questions about saying gaud
How do you pronounce gaud?
Say GAWD. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔd/. In British English it is /ɡɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaud?
Gaud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say gaud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔd/ and the British form is /ɡɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.