How to pronounce gurnard
Say it like GHER-nerd. Gurnard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER).
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- GHER
- nerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurnard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gurnard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-nud.
What does gurnard mean?
- Any of various marine fish of the family Triglidae that have a large armored head and fingerlike pectoral fins used for crawling along the sea bottom.
- Other fish with appearance like that of members of family Triglidae, such as certain of those in families Dactylopteridae, Peristediidae, and Scorpaenidae.
Where does gurnard come from?
From Middle English gurnard, from Old French gournart, from the verb gronir, from Latin grunnīre (“to grunt”).
Questions about saying gurnard
How do you pronounce gurnard?
Say GHER-nerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɚnɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurnard?
Gurnard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER). Broken into parts: GHER · nerd.
Is gurnard 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 /ˈɡɜːnəd/ (GUR-nud).