How to pronounce gordonia
Say it like gor-DOH-nee-uh. Gordonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- gor
- DOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gordonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gordonia
- 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: gaw-DOH-nee-uh.
What does gordonia mean?
- Any plant of the genus Gordonia.
Words that rhyme with gordonia
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Questions about saying gordonia
How do you pronounce gordonia?
Say gor-DOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrˈdoʊniə/. In British English it is /ɡɔːˈdəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gordonia?
Gordonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: gor · DOH · nee · uh.
Is gordonia 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 /ɡɔːˈdəʊniə/ (gaw-DOH-nee-uh).