How to Pronounce Gaudy

To pronounce "gaudy", say GAUDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɔː.di/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɡɔː.di/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gaudy”

"gaudy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shoddy and embody, if that helps it stick.

What does gaudy mean?

noun

  1. One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.

adjective

  1. Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner
  2. Fun; merry; festive

Synonyms

flashygarishkitschytawdrygaudy

Words that rhyme with gaudy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shoddyembodybawdybodysomebodynoddysoddywaddypoddysquaddieantibody

Related words

garishflashyshowysportygimcracktawdrymeretricioustacky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gaudy"?▾

"Gaudy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gaudy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gaudy" is /ˈɡɔː.di/.

What does "gaudy" mean?▾

Gaudy: One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.

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