How to pronounce gauss
Say it like GOWS. Gauss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gauss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of gauss
American and British speakers say gauss in essentially the same way: /ɡaʊs/ in the US and /ɡaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOWS.
What does gauss mean?
- The unit of magnetic field strength in CGS systems of units, equal to 0.0001 tesla.
Where does gauss come from?
Named for Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician and physicist.
Words that rhyme with gauss
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Questions about saying gauss
How do you pronounce gauss?
Say GOWS. The American pronunciation is /ɡaʊs/. In British English it is /ɡaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gauss?
Gauss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOWS.
Do Americans and Brits say gauss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡaʊs/ and the British form is /ɡaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.