How to pronounce Gaussian
Say it like GOW-see-un. Gaussian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- see
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaussian 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gaussian
American and British speakers say Gaussian in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊsiən/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊsiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-see-un.
What does Gaussian mean?
- Of or pertaining to Carl Friedrich Gauss.
- Normal.
- The normal distribution.
- A holographic element, a fuzzy volume of a specified shape with view-direction dependent coloration.
Questions about saying Gaussian
How do you pronounce Gaussian?
Say GOW-see-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊsiən/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊsiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gaussian?
Gaussian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · see · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Gaussian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊsiən/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊsiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.