How to pronounce gemsbok
Say it like GHEMZ-bok. Gemsbok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEMZ).
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- GHEMZ
- bok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemsbok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gemsbok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GHEMZ-bok.
What does gemsbok mean?
- A large African antelope (Oryx gazella).
Where does gemsbok come from?
From Afrikaans gemsbok, from Dutch gemsbok, from gems (“chamois”) + bok (“buck”), the former from German Gämse, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying gemsbok
How do you pronounce gemsbok?
Say GHEMZ-bok. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛmzˌbɑk/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛmzˌbɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemsbok?
Gemsbok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEMZ). Broken into parts: GHEMZ · bok.
Is gemsbok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɛmzˌbɒk/ (GHEMZ-bok).