How to pronounce gawkish
Say it like GAW-kish. Gawkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW).
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- GAW
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gawkish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gawkish
American and British speakers say gawkish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡɔːkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAW-kish.
What does gawkish mean?
- gawky
Where does gawkish come from?
From gawk + -ish.
Words that rhyme with gawkish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gawkish.
Questions about saying gawkish
How do you pronounce gawkish?
Say GAW-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gawkish?
Gawkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW). Broken into parts: GAW · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say gawkish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔːkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.