How to pronounce Gregorian
Say it like gruh-GOR-ee-un. Gregorian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOR).
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US American/ɡrəˈɡɔriən/gruh-GOR-ee-un
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- gruh
- GOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gregorian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Gregorian mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.
- Of or pertaining to the Gregorian calendar.
- Of or relating to James Gregory (mathematician), inventor of the Gregorian telescope.
- A member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory.
Words that rhyme with Gregorian
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Questions about saying Gregorian
How do you pronounce Gregorian?
Say gruh-GOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈɡɔriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gregorian?
Gregorian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOR). Broken into parts: gruh · GOR · ee · un.