How to Pronounce Gorgon

To pronounce "gorgon", say GORG-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɔːrɡən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɔːrɡən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gorgon”

"gorgon" has 2 syllables: gorg-on. It rhymes with organ and morgen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gorgone, goergen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gorgon mean?

noun

  1. A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
  2. An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.

adjective

  1. Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.

Words that rhyme with gorgon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

organmorgen

Related words

medusagorgoneionsthenoeuryalecetogynosphinxlaestrygonesgraeae

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gorgon"?▾

"Gorgon" has 2 syllables: gorg · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "gorgon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gorgon" is /ˈɡɔːrɡən/.

What does "gorgon" mean?▾

Gorgon: A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale

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