How to pronounce geegaw
Say it like GHEE-gaw. Geegaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE).
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- GHEE
- gaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geegaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of geegaw
American and British speakers say geegaw in essentially the same way: /ˈɡiɡɔ/ in the US and /ˈɡiːɡɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEE-gaw.
What does geegaw mean?
- Alternative form of gewgaw.
Questions about saying geegaw
How do you pronounce geegaw?
Say GHEE-gaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡiɡɔ/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːɡɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geegaw?
Geegaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE). Broken into parts: GHEE · gaw.
Do Americans and Brits say geegaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡiɡɔ/ and the British form is /ˈɡiːɡɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.