How to pronounce gooseneck
Say it like GOOS-nek. Gooseneck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOOS).
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- GOOS
- nek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gooseneck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gooseneck
American and British speakers say gooseneck in essentially the same way: /ˈɡusˌnɛk/ in the US and /ˈɡuːsˌnɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOOS-nek.
What does gooseneck mean?
- Anything with a slender curved shape, resembling the neck of a goose, such as the shaft of some lamps.“A gooseneck lamp can be swiveled around an object, allowing a good examination of all its surfaces.”
- The swivel connection on a sailboat located near the bottom of the mast that the boom attaches to. When a sailboat performs a tack or a jibe the gooseneck swings the boom from one side of the boat to the other.
- To seal (a bag) securely by twisting, folding, and cinching or taping.
Where does gooseneck come from?
From goose + neck.
Questions about saying gooseneck
How do you pronounce gooseneck?
Say GOOS-nek. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡusˌnɛk/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːsˌnɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gooseneck?
Gooseneck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOOS). Broken into parts: GOOS · nek.
Do Americans and Brits say gooseneck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡusˌnɛk/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːsˌnɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.