To pronounce "gobsmacked", say GOBSM-ack-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɒb.smækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gobsmacked
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/ˈɡɒb.smækt/
IPA
"gobsmacked" has 3 syllables: gobsm-ack-ed.
adjective
"Gobsmacked" has 3 syllables: gobsm · ack · ed.
The IPA transcription of "gobsmacked" is /ˈɡɒb.smækt/.
Gobsmacked: Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.
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