How to pronounce gossips
Say it like GOS-ups. Gossips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS).
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US American/ˈɡɑsəps/GOS-ups
UK British/ˈɡɒsəps/GOS-ups
- GOS
- ups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossips pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- upsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gossips
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-ups.
What does gossips mean?
noun
- plural of gossip How to pronounce gossip
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gossip How to pronounce gossip
Questions about saying gossips
How do you pronounce gossips?
Say GOS-ups. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsəps/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsəps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossips?
Gossips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS). Broken into parts: GOS · ups.
Is gossips 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 /ˈɡɒsəps/ (GOS-ups).