How to pronounce gizmo
Say it like GHIZ-moh. Gizmo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ).
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US American/ˈɡɪzmoʊ/GHIZ-moh
UK British/ˈɡɪzməʊ/GHIZ-moh
- GHIZ
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gizmo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gizmo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHIZ-moh.
What does gizmo mean?
noun
- Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
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Questions about saying gizmo
How do you pronounce gizmo?
Say GHIZ-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪzməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gizmo?
Gizmo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ). Broken into parts: GHIZ · moh.
Is gizmo 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 /ˈɡɪzməʊ/ (GHIZ-moh).