How to pronounce geck
Say it like JEK. Geck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of geck
American and British speakers say geck in essentially the same way: /dʒɛk/ in the US and /dʒɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEK.
What does geck mean?
- To jeer or mock; to show contempt for.
- To toss (one's head) scornfully; to look (at) derisively or disdainfully.
Where does geck come from?
From Dutch gek or Low German geck, from an imitative verb found in North Sea Germanic and Scandinavian/North Germanic meaning "to croak, cackle," and also "to mock, cheat" (Dutch gekken, German gecken, Danish gjække, Swedish gäcka).
Words that rhyme with geck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geck.
Questions about saying geck
How do you pronounce geck?
Say JEK. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛk/. In British English it is /dʒɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geck?
Geck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEK.
Do Americans and Brits say geck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛk/ and the British form is /dʒɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.