How to pronounce gnawed
Say it like NAWD. Gnawed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnawed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gnawed
American and British speakers say gnawed in essentially the same way: /nɔd/ in the US and /nɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAWD.
What does gnawed mean?
Words that rhyme with gnawed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnawed.
Questions about saying gnawed
How do you pronounce gnawed?
Say NAWD. The American pronunciation is /nɔd/. In British English it is /nɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnawed?
Gnawed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say gnawed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɔd/ and the British form is /nɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.