How to pronounce gherkin
Say it like GUR-kin. Gherkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gherkin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gherkin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-kin.
What does gherkin mean?
- A small cucumber, often pickled whole.
- Pickled cucumber regardless of size; a pickle
Words that rhyme with gherkin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gherkin.
Questions about saying gherkin
How do you pronounce gherkin?
Say GUR-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gherkin?
Gherkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · kin.
Is gherkin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ (GUR-kin).