How to pronounce gekko
Say it like GHEK-oh. Gekko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEK).
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- GHEK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gekko 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 gekko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHEK-oh.
What does gekko mean?
- Alternative spelling of gecko.
Words that rhyme with gekko
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Words that sound like gekko
Questions about saying gekko
How do you pronounce gekko?
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 gekko?
Gekko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEK). Broken into parts: GHEK · oh.
Is gekko 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).
What words sound the same as gekko?
Gekko sounds the same as gecko in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.