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The word 'gawk' has one syllable.
ˈgɔk


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Gawk'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Gawk' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'gawk'

I caught my friend doing the gawk walk when he thought no one was watching!

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Gawk, Greta got a great big gift box Gawk, Greta giddily giggled and gasped Gawk, Greta's goofy grin grew wide Gawk, Greta grabbed the gift and galloped inside Gawk, Greta's glee gave her great satisfaction Gawk, Greta's gratefulness could not be put in fractions.

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