How to pronounce gauze
Say it like GAWZ. Gauze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gauze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gauze
American and British speakers say gauze in essentially the same way: /ɡɔz/ in the US and /ɡɔːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAWZ.
What does gauze mean?
- A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.
- A similar bleached cotton fabric used as a surgical dressing.
- A thin woven metal or plastic mesh.
- To apply a dressing of gauze; to cover with gauze.
- To mist; to make or become gauze-like.
Words that rhyme with gauze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gauze.
Questions about saying gauze
How do you pronounce gauze?
Say GAWZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔz/. In British English it is /ɡɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gauze?
Gauze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWZ.
Do Americans and Brits say gauze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔz/ and the British form is /ɡɔːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.