How to pronounce gord
Say it like GORD. Gord is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gord pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWD.
What does gord mean?
- A medieval Slavonic fortified settlement, typically a group of wooden houses surrounded by a wall of earth and wood, with a palisade running along the top of the bulwark.
Words that rhyme with gord
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Words that sound like gord
Questions about saying gord
How do you pronounce gord?
Say GORD. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrd/. In British English it is /ɡɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gord?
Gord is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GORD.
Is gord 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 /ɡɔːd/ (GAWD).
What words sound the same as gord?
Gord sounds the same as gourd in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.