How to pronounce gorges
Say it like GOR-juz. Gorges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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US American/ˈɡɔrdʒəz/GOR-juz
UK British/ˈɡɔːdʒəz/GAW-juz
- GOR
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorges 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.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gorges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-juz.
What does gorges mean?
noun
- plural of gorge How to pronounce gorge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gorge How to pronounce gorge
Questions about saying gorges
How do you pronounce gorges?
Say GOR-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorges?
Gorges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · juz.
Is gorges 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 /ˈɡɔːdʒəz/ (GAW-juz).