How to pronounce gewgawed
Say it like GHYOO-gawd. Gewgawed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO).
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- GHYOO
- gawd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gewgawed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gawdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gewgawed
American and British speakers say gewgawed in essentially the same way: /ˈɡjuɡɔd/ in the US and /ˈɡjuːɡɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYOO-gawd.
What does gewgawed mean?
- Covered in or decorated with gewgaws.
Where does gewgawed come from?
From gewgaw + -ed.
Questions about saying gewgawed
How do you pronounce gewgawed?
Say GHYOO-gawd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡjuɡɔd/. In British English it is /ˈɡjuːɡɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gewgawed?
Gewgawed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: GHYOO · gawd.
Do Americans and Brits say gewgawed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡjuɡɔd/ and the British form is /ˈɡjuːɡɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.