How to pronounce gorget
Say it like GOR-jit. Gorget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- jit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorget 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 "o" in go.
- jitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gorget
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-jit.
What does gorget mean?
- An ornament for the neck; a necklace, ornamental collar, torque etc.
- A cutting instrument used in lithotomy.
- A grooved instrument used in performing various operations; called also blunt gorget.
Where does gorget come from?
From Middle English gorget, from Old French gorgete, from gorge (“throat”).
Questions about saying gorget
How do you pronounce gorget?
Say GOR-jit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊrdʒɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorget?
Gorget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · jit.
Is gorget 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 /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ (GAW-jit).