How to pronounce gurn
Say it like GURN. Gurn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of gurn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURN.
What does gurn mean?
- A distorted facial expression; grimace.
- To make a grotesque or funny face; to grimace.
Where does gurn come from?
Early 20th century: dialect variant of grin.
Words that rhyme with gurn
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Questions about saying gurn
How do you pronounce gurn?
Say GURN. The American pronunciation is /ɡɝn/. In British English it is /ɡɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurn?
Gurn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GURN.
Is gurn 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 /ɡɜːn/ (GURN).