How to pronounce gorsedd
Say it like GOR-seth. Gorsedd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- seth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorsedd 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.
- sethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gorsedd
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-seth.
What does gorsedd mean?
- A community of bards, usually Welsh, but sometimes Breton or Cornish.
Where does gorsedd come from?
From Welsh gorsedd (“throne”), itself a compound of gor- (“super-, over-”) + sedd (“seat”).
Questions about saying gorsedd
How do you pronounce gorsedd?
Say GOR-seth. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrsɛð/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːsɛð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorsedd?
Gorsedd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · seth.
Is gorsedd 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 /ˈɡɔːsɛð/ (GAW-seth).