How to pronounce gaudery
Say it like GAW-duh-ree. Gaudery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW).
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- GAW
- duh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaudery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gaudery
American and British speakers say gaudery in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔdəri/ in the US and /ˈɡɔːdəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAW-duh-ree.
What does gaudery mean?
- finery; ornaments
- ostentatious display; gaudiness
Questions about saying gaudery
How do you pronounce gaudery?
Say GAW-duh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔdəri/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːdəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaudery?
Gaudery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW). Broken into parts: GAW · duh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say gaudery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔdəri/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔːdəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.