How to pronounce gorgon
Say it like GOR-gun. Gorgon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorgon 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gorgon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-gun.
What does gorgon mean?
- A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
- An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.
- Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.
Words that rhyme with gorgon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gorgon.
Questions about saying gorgon
How do you pronounce gorgon?
Say GOR-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrɡən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorgon?
Gorgon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · gun.
Is gorgon 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 /ˈɡɔːɡən/ (GAW-gun).