How to pronounce Gordian
Say it like GOR-dee-un. Gordian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gordian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gordian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-dee-un.
What does Gordian mean?
- Of or pertaining to Gordium (now Yassihüyük in Turkey), capital of Phrygia.
- Of or pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia
- Of the Gordian knot.
Words that rhyme with Gordian
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Questions about saying Gordian
How do you pronounce Gordian?
Say GOR-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrdiən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gordian?
Gordian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · dee · un.
Is Gordian 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 /ˈɡɔːdiən/ (GAW-dee-un).