How to Pronounce Gooseberry

To pronounce "gooseberry", say GOOS-eb-erry — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gooseberry”

"gooseberry" has 3 syllables: goos-eb-erry. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does gooseberry mean?

noun

  1. A fruit, Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

    “We had a good haul of gooseberries from our bushes this year.”

  2. Any other plant or fruit in the subgenus Grossularia, distinguished from currants by bearing spines, including Ribes hirtellum, the American gooseberry.

Synonyms

fifth wheelthird wheelgoosegog

Words that rhyme with gooseberry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

tartcurrantblackcurrant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gooseberry"?▾

"Gooseberry" has 3 syllables: goos · eb · erry.

What is the IPA transcription of "gooseberry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gooseberry" is /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/.

What does "gooseberry" mean?▾

Gooseberry: A fruit, Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

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