How do you pronounce "gobbledygook"?

In American English: /ˌgɑːbəldiːˈgʊk/ (gahb-uhld-ee-GUUK). In British English: /ɡˈɒbəldˌɪɡʊk/ (G-ob-uhld-ig). In Canadian English: /ˌgɑːbəldiːˈgʊk/ (gahb-uhld-ee-GUUK). In Australian English: /ɡˈɒbəldˌɪɡʊk/ (G-ob-uhld-ig).

Is "gobbledygook" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌgɑːbəldiːˈgʊk/ (gahb-uhld-ee-GUUK), while in British English it's /ɡˈɒbəldˌɪɡʊk/ (G-ob-uhld-ig).

How to Pronounce "gobbledygook"

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gobbledygook

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/ˌgɑːbəldiːˈgʊk/

gahb-uhld-ee-GUUK

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːbgob·əldbl·iːedy·gʊkgook

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