How to pronounce gorgerin
Say it like GOR-juh-rin. Gorgerin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- juh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorgerin 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gorgerin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-juh-rin.
What does gorgerin mean?
- In some columns, that part of the capital between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus, or the space between two neck moldings.
- Synonym of gorget (“wimple (clothing); necklace, neck-ornamentation”).
Where does gorgerin come from?
Borrowed from French gorgerin.
Questions about saying gorgerin
How do you pronounce gorgerin?
Say GOR-juh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrdʒərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːdʒərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorgerin?
Gorgerin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · juh · rin.
Is gorgerin 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 /ˈɡɔːdʒərɪn/ (GAW-juh-rin).