How to pronounce gazebo
Say it like guh-ZEE-boh. Gazebo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE).
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- guh
- ZEE
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gazebo 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.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gazebo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: guh-ZEE-boh.
What does gazebo mean?
- A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.
- A dismountable shelter comprising a roof or awning supported by poles, and often having removable sides; a canopy tent
Words that rhyme with gazebo
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Questions about saying gazebo
How do you pronounce gazebo?
Say guh-ZEE-boh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈziboʊ/. In British English it is /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gazebo?
Gazebo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE). Broken into parts: guh · ZEE · boh.
Is gazebo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ (guh-ZEE-boh).