How to pronounce gosh
Say it like GOSH. Gosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOSH.
What does gosh mean?
- A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.“Gosh, I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!”
Where does gosh come from?
Altered from God. First seen in 1757 as by gosh, probably from by gosse in Nicholas Udall's Ralph Roister Doister (circa 1553).
Words that rhyme with gosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gosh.
Questions about saying gosh
How do you pronounce gosh?
Say GOSH. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑʃ/. In British English it is /ɡɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gosh?
Gosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOSH.
Is gosh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡɒʃ/ (GOSH).