How to pronounce gawk
Say it like GAWK. Gawk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gawk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gawk
American and British speakers say gawk in essentially the same way: /ɡɔk/ in the US and /ɡɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAWK.
What does gawk mean?
- To stare or gape stupidly.
- To stare conspicuously.
- A cuckoo; (sometimes by extension) any gawky bird.
- A fool; a simpleton; a stupid or clumsy person.
- A conspicuous or stupid stare or gape; an instance of gawking.
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Words that rhyme with gawk
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Questions about saying gawk
How do you pronounce gawk?
Say GAWK. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔk/. In British English it is /ɡɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gawk?
Gawk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWK.
Do Americans and Brits say gawk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔk/ and the British form is /ɡɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.