How to Pronounce Gooseneck

To pronounce "gooseneck", say GOOS-en-eck — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

GOOS-en-eck

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💡 Tip for remembering “gooseneck”

"gooseneck" has 3 syllables: goos-en-eck.

What does gooseneck mean?

noun

  1. Anything with a slender curved shape, resembling the neck of a goose, such as the shaft of some lamps.
  2. The swivel connection on a sailboat located near the bottom of the mast that the boom attaches to. When a sailboat performs a tack or a jibe the gooseneck swings the boom from one side of the boat to the other.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gooseneck"?▾

"Gooseneck" has 3 syllables: goos · en · eck.

What does "gooseneck" mean?▾

Gooseneck: Anything with a slender curved shape, resembling the neck of a goose, such as the shaft of some lamps.

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