How to pronounce gaur
Say it like GOW-er. Gaur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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US American/ˈɡaʊər/GOW-er
UK British/ˈɡaʊə/GOW-uh
- GOW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GOW-uh.
What does gaur mean?
noun
- An Asian species of wild bovine (Bos gaurus), of large size and an untamable disposition.
Questions about saying gaur
How do you pronounce gaur?
Say GOW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊər/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaur?
Gaur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · er.
Is gaur 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 /ˈɡaʊə/ (GOW-uh).