How to pronounce gouging
Say it like GOW-jing. Gouging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gouging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gouging
American and British speakers say gouging in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-jing.
What does gouging mean?
- present participle and gerund of gouge How to pronounce gouge
- The act of one who gouges.
- A mark produced by gouging.
Questions about saying gouging
How do you pronounce gouging?
Say GOW-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gouging?
Gouging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say gouging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.