How to pronounce gawky
Say it like GAW-kee. Gawky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW).
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- GAW
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gawky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gawky
American and British speakers say gawky in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔki/ in the US and /ˈɡɔːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAW-kee.
What does gawky mean?
- Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.
- Left-handed.
- An awkward, ungainly person.
Where does gawky come from?
From gawk + -y.
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Words that rhyme with gawky
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Questions about saying gawky
How do you pronounce gawky?
Say GAW-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔki/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gawky?
Gawky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW). Broken into parts: GAW · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say gawky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔki/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.