How to pronounce gorgonian
Say it like gor-GOH-nee-un. Gorgonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- gor
- GOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorgonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gorgonian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gaw-GOH-nee-un.
What does gorgonian mean?
- Of or relating to the mythical gorgon; terrible or repulsive.
- Of or relating to any coral of the order Alcyonacea.
- A member of the order Alcyonacea, comprising the soft corals.
Where does gorgonian come from?
From gorgon + -ian.
Questions about saying gorgonian
How do you pronounce gorgonian?
Say gor-GOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrˈɡoʊniən/. In British English it is /ɡɔːˈɡəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorgonian?
Gorgonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: gor · GOH · nee · un.
Is gorgonian 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 /ɡɔːˈɡəʊniən/ (gaw-GOH-nee-un).