How to pronounce gurgle
Say it like GUR-gul. Gurgle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurgle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gurgle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-gul.
What does gurgle mean?
- A gurgling sound.
- To flow with a bubbling sound.“The bath water gurgled down the drain.”
- To make such a sound.“The baby gurgled with delight.”
Where does gurgle come from?
Back formation from Middle English gurguling (“a rumbling in the belly”).
Words that rhyme with gurgle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gurgle.
Questions about saying gurgle
How do you pronounce gurgle?
Say GUR-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurgle?
Gurgle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · gul.
Is gurgle 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 /ˈɡɜːɡəl/ (GUR-gul).