How to pronounce geckos
Say it like GHEK-ohz. Geckos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEK).
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US American/ˈɡɛkoʊz/GHEK-ohz
UK British/ˈɡɛkəʊz/GHEK-ohz
- GHEK
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geckos 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of geckos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHEK-ohz.
What does geckos mean?
noun
- plural of gecko How to pronounce gecko
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gecko How to pronounce gecko
Questions about saying geckos
How do you pronounce geckos?
Say GHEK-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛkoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛkəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geckos?
Geckos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEK). Broken into parts: GHEK · ohz.
Is geckos 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 /ˈɡɛkəʊz/ (GHEK-ohz).