How to pronounce gazehound
Say it like GAYZ-hownd. Gazehound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYZ).
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- GAYZ
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gazehound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- howndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of gazehound
American and British speakers say gazehound in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪzhaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYZ-hownd.
What does gazehound mean?
- Synonym of sighthound (“a hound that primarily hunts by sight and speed, instead of by scent and endurance”).
Where does gazehound come from?
From gaze (noun) + hound.
Questions about saying gazehound
How do you pronounce gazehound?
Say GAYZ-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪzhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gazehound?
Gazehound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYZ). Broken into parts: GAYZ · hownd.
Do Americans and Brits say gazehound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪzhaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.