How to pronounce gurnards
Say it like GUR-nerdz. Gurnards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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US American/ˈɡɝnɚdz/GUR-nerdz
UK British/ˈɡɜːnədz/GUR-nudz
- GUR
- nerdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurnards 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.
- nerdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gurnards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-nudz.
What does gurnards mean?
noun
- plural of gurnard How to pronounce gurnard
Questions about saying gurnards
How do you pronounce gurnards?
Say GUR-nerdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝnɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːnədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurnards?
Gurnards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · nerdz.
Is gurnards 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 /ˈɡɜːnədz/ (GUR-nudz).