How to pronounce gorse
Say it like GORS. Gorse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWS.
What does gorse mean?
- An evergreen shrub, of the genus Ulex, having thorns, spiny leaves, and yellow flowers.
Where does gorse come from?
Akin to German Gerste (“barley”) and Latin hordeum (“barley”).
Words that rhyme with gorse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gorse.
Questions about saying gorse
How do you pronounce gorse?
Say GORS. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrs/. In British English it is /ɡɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorse?
Gorse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GORS.
Is gorse 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 /ɡɔːs/ (GAWS).