How to pronounce gourds
Say it like GORDZ. Gourds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gourds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gourds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWDZ.
What does gourds mean?
- plural of gourd How to pronounce gourd
Words that rhyme with gourds
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Questions about saying gourds
How do you pronounce gourds?
Say GORDZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrdz/. In British English it is /ɡɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gourds?
Gourds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GORDZ.
Is gourds 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 /ɡɔːdz/ (GAWDZ).