How to pronounce gecko
Say it like GHEK-oh. Gecko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEK).
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- GHEK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gecko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gecko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHEK-oh.
What does gecko mean?
- Any lizard in the infraorder Gekkota.
- Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.
- Eggcorn of get-go.
- To move in the manner of a gecko; to attach to a vertical or upside-down surface.
Where does gecko come from?
The modern form was probably borrowed into English and other European languages from Dutch gekko (1718).
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Questions about saying gecko
How do you pronounce gecko?
Say GHEK-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gecko?
Gecko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEK). Broken into parts: GHEK · oh.
Is gecko 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 /ˈɡɛkəʊ/ (GHEK-oh).