How to pronounce gudgeon
Say it like GUHJ-un. Gudgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHJ).
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- GUHJ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gudgeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gudgeon
American and British speakers say gudgeon in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌdʒən/ in the US and /ˈɡʌdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHJ-un.
What does gudgeon mean?
- A small freshwater fish of species Gobio gobio, native to Eurasia.
- Cottus bairdii, more widely known as mottled sculpin.
- Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.
- A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.
- In a vessel with a stern-mounted rudder: the fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits, allowing the rudder to swing freely.
Where does gudgeon come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with gudgeon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gudgeon.
Questions about saying gudgeon
How do you pronounce gudgeon?
Say GUHJ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gudgeon?
Gudgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHJ). Broken into parts: GUHJ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gudgeon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌdʒən/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.