How to pronounce gavage
Say it like guh-VAHZH. Gavage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHZH).
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US American/ɡəˈvɑʒ/guh-VAHZH
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- guh
- VAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gavage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does gavage mean?
noun
- A process of force-feeding a goose for foie gras
- A process of force-feeding cattle for veal
- Feeding by means of a tube passed into the stomach
- To stuff or glut with something
Where does gavage come from?
Borrowed from French gavage, from gaver (“to stuff or cram”).
Words that rhyme with gavage
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Questions about saying gavage
How do you pronounce gavage?
Say guh-VAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈvɑʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gavage?
Gavage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHZH). Broken into parts: guh · VAHZH.