How to pronounce gouges
Say it like GOW-juz. Gouges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gouges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gouges
American and British speakers say gouges in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊdʒəz/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊdʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-juz.
What does gouges mean?
- plural of gouge How to pronounce gouge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gouge How to pronounce gouge
Questions about saying gouges
How do you pronounce gouges?
Say GOW-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gouges?
Gouges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say gouges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊdʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊdʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.