How to pronounce gizzard
Say it like GHIZ-erd. Gizzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ).
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- GHIZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gizzard 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gizzard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIZ-ud.
What does gizzard mean?
- A specialized organ constructed of thick muscular walls found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (including crocodilians and birds), earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans, and used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit.
- The (human) stomach.
Where does gizzard come from?
From Middle English gyser, geser, from Old French gesier, giser et al.
Words that rhyme with gizzard
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Questions about saying gizzard
How do you pronounce gizzard?
Say GHIZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gizzard?
Gizzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ). Broken into parts: GHIZ · erd.
Is gizzard 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 /ˈɡɪzəd/ (GHIZ-ud).