How to pronounce goshawk
Say it like GAHS-hawk. Goshawk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHS).
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- GAHS
- hawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goshawk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of goshawk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-hawk.
What does goshawk mean?
- Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.
Where does goshawk come from?
Inherited from Middle English goshauk, from Old English gōshafoc (“goose hawk”), from gōs (“goose”) and hafoc (“hawk”).
Questions about saying goshawk
How do you pronounce goshawk?
Say GAHS-hawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsˌhɔk/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒshɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goshawk?
Goshawk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAHS). Broken into parts: GAHS · hawk.
Is goshawk 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 /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ (GOS-hawk).