How to Pronounce Gold-brick

To pronounce "gold-brick", say GOLDBR-ick — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

GOLDBR-ick

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💡 Tip for remembering “gold-brick”

"gold-brick" has 2 syllables: goldbr-ick.

What does gold-brick mean?

noun

  1. Something fraudulent or nonexistent offered for sale; a swindle or con.
  2. (US slang) A shirker or malingerer.

verb

  1. (US slang) To shirk or malinger.
  2. (US slang) To swindle.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gold-brick"?▾

"Gold-brick" has 2 syllables: goldbr · ick.

What does "gold-brick" mean?▾

Gold-brick: Something fraudulent or nonexistent offered for sale; a swindle or con.

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