How to Pronounce Gargoyle

To pronounce "gargoyle", say GARG-oyl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gargoyle”

"gargoyle" has 3 syllables: garg-oyl-e. It rhymes with turmoil and recoil, if that helps it stick.

What does gargoyle mean?

noun

  1. A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
  2. Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.

Synonyms

grotesquehunky punkcronehag

Words that rhyme with gargoyle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turmoilrecoilcoilfoilsoilspoiloilroilembroilscroyleboildroil

Related words

gargylegurgoylegarglegarganticgargouletteguttagutterwork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gargoyle"?▾

"Gargoyle" has 3 syllables: garg · oyl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gargoyle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gargoyle" is /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/.

What does "gargoyle" mean?▾

Gargoyle: A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.

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