How to pronounce gork
Say it like GORK. Gork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GORK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWK.
What does gork mean?
- A despised person; dork, geek, jerk.
- To sedate a patient heavily.
Where does gork come from?
1970–75; perhaps back-formation from gorked (slang), meaning "anesthetized"; apparently an expressive coinage.
Words that rhyme with gork
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Questions about saying gork
How do you pronounce gork?
Say GORK. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrk/. In British English it is /ɡɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gork?
Gork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GORK.
Is gork 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 /ɡɔːk/ (GAWK).