How to pronounce gophers
Say it like GOH-ferz. Gophers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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US American/ˈɡoʊfɚz/GOH-ferz
UK British/ˈɡəʊfəz/GOH-fuz
- GOH
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gophers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gophers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-fuz.
What does gophers mean?
noun
- plural of gopher How to pronounce gopher
Questions about saying gophers
How do you pronounce gophers?
Say GOH-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gophers?
Gophers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · ferz.
Is gophers 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 /ˈɡəʊfəz/ (GOH-fuz).