How to pronounce gourde
Say it like GOORD. Gourde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gourde pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of gourde
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GOORD.
What does gourde mean?
- The currency of Haiti, divided into 100 centimes.
Where does gourde come from?
From French, originally meaning “heavy, clumsy”.
Words that rhyme with gourde
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gourde.
Questions about saying gourde
How do you pronounce gourde?
Say GOORD. The American pronunciation is /ɡʊrd/. In British English it is /ɡʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gourde?
Gourde is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOORD.
Is gourde 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 /ɡʊəd/ (GOORD).