How to pronounce gizzardless
Say it like GHIZ-erd-lis. Gizzardless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ).
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- GHIZ
- erd
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gizzardless 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gizzardless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIZ-ud-lis.
What does gizzardless mean?
- Without a gizzard; without guts or innards.
- Lacking courage, cowardly.
Where does gizzardless come from?
From gizzard + -less.
Questions about saying gizzardless
How do you pronounce gizzardless?
Say GHIZ-erd-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪzərdlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪzədlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gizzardless?
Gizzardless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIZ). Broken into parts: GHIZ · erd · lis.
Is gizzardless 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 /ˈɡɪzədlɪs/ (GHIZ-ud-lis).