How to pronounce gorgonzola
Say it like gor-gun-ZOH-luh. Gorgonzola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- gor
- gun
- ZOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorgonzola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gorgonzola
- 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-gun-ZOH-luh.
What does gorgonzola mean?
- A blue-veined Italian cheese, made from cow's milk.
Where does gorgonzola come from?
Borrowed from Italian Gorgonzola, a town in northern Italy where the cheese originated.
Words that rhyme with gorgonzola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gorgonzola.
Questions about saying gorgonzola
How do you pronounce gorgonzola?
Say gor-gun-ZOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɔrɡənˈzoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˌɡɔːɡənˈzəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorgonzola?
Gorgonzola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: gor · gun · ZOH · luh.
Is gorgonzola 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 /ˌɡɔːɡənˈzəʊlə/ (gaw-gun-ZOH-luh).