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