How to pronounce guilloche
Say it like ghih-LOSH. Guilloche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOSH).
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- ghih
- LOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guilloche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of guilloche
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ghih-LOSH.
What does guilloche mean?
- A fine engraved pattern of spirals, intertwining bands, etc.
- The tool used to create such work.
- To decorate with intersecting curved lines.
Where does guilloche come from?
From French guilloche.
Words that rhyme with guilloche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guilloche.
Questions about saying guilloche
How do you pronounce guilloche?
Say ghih-LOSH. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪˈlɑʃ/. In British English it is /ɡɪˈlɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guilloche?
Guilloche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOSH). Broken into parts: ghih · LOSH.
Is guilloche pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡɪˈlɒʃ/ (ghih-LOSH).