How to Pronounce Gonzo

To pronounce "gonzo", say GONZ-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

gonzo

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying gonzo, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

GONZ-o

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “gonzo”

"gonzo" has 2 syllables: gonz-o. It rhymes with bonzo and monzo, if that helps it stick.

What does gonzo mean?

noun

  1. Gonzo journalism or a journalist who produces such journalism.
  2. A wild or crazy person.

adjective

  1. Using an unconventional, exaggerated and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
  2. Unconventional, bizarre, crazy.

Words that rhyme with gonzo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bonzomonzoalfonzoalonzocostanzodalonzodicostanzodifonzo

Related words

longformsensationalistgasconadesensationalisticdramaticzanystagyblood-and-gutsy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gonzo"?▾

"Gonzo" has 2 syllables: gonz · o.

What does "gonzo" mean?▾

Gonzo: Gonzo journalism or a journalist who produces such journalism.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “gonzo” in the full dictionary →