How to pronounce gory
Say it like GOR-ee. Gory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gory 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gory
American and British speakers say gory in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔri/ in the US and /ˈɡɔːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAW-ree.
What does gory mean?
- Covered with blood; very bloody.“a gory movie”
- Scandalous, and often unpleasant.“Her autobiography gives all the gory details of her many divorces.”
- Excessively detailed, often boringly so.
Where does gory come from?
From gore + -y. Compare Middle English gorry (“muddy”), and güre, gire, girre (“gory, clotted”), from Old English gyr, gyru (“filthy, muddy”), from gor (“dirt, dung”); Old Frisian gere, iere (“muddy water”).
Words that rhyme with gory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gory.
Questions about saying gory
How do you pronounce gory?
Say GOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔri/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gory?
Gory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔri/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.