How to pronounce Gorky
Say it like GOR-kee. Gorky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Gorky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-kee.
What does Gorky mean?
- Russian writer of plays and novels and short stories; noted for his depiction of social outcasts
- an industrial city in the European part of Russia; birthplace of Maksim Gorky
Words that rhyme with Gorky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gorky.
Questions about saying Gorky
How do you pronounce Gorky?
Say GOR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrki/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gorky?
Gorky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · kee.
Is Gorky 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 /ˈɡɔːki/ (GAW-kee).