How to Pronounce Gecko

To pronounce "gecko", say GECK-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gecko”

"gecko" has 2 syllables: geck-o. It rhymes with echo and pekoe, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gekko — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gecko mean?

noun

Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

verb

To move in the manner of a gecko; to attach to a vertical or upside-down surface.

Synonyms

geckotian geckotid gekkonid

Words that rhyme with gecko

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

echo pekoe secco deco seco greco-pecco gekko coleco reco cogeco alleco

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gecko"?▾

"Gecko" has 2 syllables: geck · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "gecko"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gecko" is /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/.

What does "gecko" mean?▾

Gecko: Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

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