How to pronounce gorgeous
Say it like GOR-jus. Gorgeous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorgeous 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.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gorgeous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-jus.
What does gorgeous mean?
- dazzlingly beautiful“a gorgeous Victorian gown”
Where does gorgeous come from?
From Middle English gorgeouse, a borrowing from Middle French gorgias (“elegant, fashionable”), from Old French gourgias, gorgias (“gorgeous, gaudy, flaunting, gallant, fine”), of uncertain origin, but apparently connected with Old French g
Questions about saying gorgeous
How do you pronounce gorgeous?
Say GOR-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorgeous?
Gorgeous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · jus.
Is gorgeous 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 /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ (GAW-jus).