How to pronounce gourd
Say it like GUU-erd. Gourd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUU).
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- GUU
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gourd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gourd
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUU-ud.
What does gourd mean?
- Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae).
- A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
- The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.
Where does gourd come from?
From Middle English gourde, from Anglo-Norman gurde, gourde, from Latin cucurbita.
Questions about saying gourd
How do you pronounce gourd?
Say GUU-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gourd?
Gourd has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUU). Broken into parts: GUU · erd.
Is gourd pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡʊəd/ (GUU-ud).