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How to pronounce gorsoon

Say it like gaw-SOON. Gorsoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOON).

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US American/ɡɔˈsun/gaw-SOON
UK British/ɡɒˈsuːn/go-SOON
  • gaw
  • SOON
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Gorsoon pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. gawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. SOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.

American vs British pronunciation of gorsoon

American and British speakers say gorsoon in essentially the same way: /ɡɔˈsun/ in the US and /ɡɒˈsuːn/ in the UK.

British respelling: go-SOON.

What does gorsoon mean?

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of gossoon.

Words that rhyme with gorsoon

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gorsoon.

Questions about saying gorsoon

How do you pronounce gorsoon?

Say gaw-SOON. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔˈsun/. In British English it is /ɡɒˈsuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in gorsoon?

Gorsoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOON). Broken into parts: gaw · SOON.

Do Americans and Brits say gorsoon the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔˈsun/ and the British form is /ɡɒˈsuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).