How To Pronounce Gordon
Gordon
In British English, Gordon is pronounced /ˈɡɔː.dən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɡʷɔːʴ.dn̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɡɔːr.dən/.
Gordon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Gordon has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Gordon
Questions About Gordon
How do you pronounce Gordon in British English?
In British English, Gordon is pronounced /ˈɡɔː.dən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɡʷɔːʴ.dn̩].
How do you pronounce Gordon in American English?
In American English, Gordon is pronounced /ˈɡɔːr.dən/.
How many syllables are in Gordon?
Gordon has two syllables, /ɡɔː/ + /dən/.
Where is the stress in Gordon?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɡɔː/.
Do British and American English pronounce Gordon the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɡɔː.dən/ and American English has /ˈɡɔːr.dən/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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