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