How to pronounce gonzo
Say it like GON-zoh. Gonzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON).
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- GON
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonzo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gonzo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GON-zoh.
What does gonzo mean?
- Using an unconventional, exaggerated, and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
- Unconventional, bizarre, crazy.
- Gonzo journalism or a journalist who produces such journalism.
- A wild or crazy person.
Where does gonzo come from?
Coined in 1971 by Boston Globe editor Bill Cardoso.
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Questions about saying gonzo
How do you pronounce gonzo?
Say GON-zoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑnzoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒnzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonzo?
Gonzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON). Broken into parts: GON · zoh.
Is gonzo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒnzəʊ/ (GON-zoh).