How to pronounce gawp
Say it like GAWP. Gawp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gawp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gawp
American and British speakers say gawp in essentially the same way: /ɡɔp/ in the US and /ɡɔːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAWP.
What does gawp mean?
- To stare stupidly or rudely; to gawk.
- A stupefied or amazed stare.
Where does gawp come from?
Variation of gape.
Questions about saying gawp
How do you pronounce gawp?
Say GAWP. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔp/. In British English it is /ɡɔːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gawp?
Gawp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWP.
Do Americans and Brits say gawp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔp/ and the British form is /ɡɔːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.