How to Pronounce "gawk at"
expression
ˈɡɔk/ /ˈæt
GAWK-at
ɡˈɔːk/ /ˈæt
GAWK-at
Definition
To stare openly and often in a rude, amazed, or awkward way, usually because something is surprising or strange.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɔk/ /ˈæt
British English
ɡˈɔːk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAWK-at
UK
GAWK-at
Listen in Context
The children gawked at the clown during the parade.
Try not to gawk at people who look different.
Tourists often gawk at tall buildings in a big city.
People always gawk at celebrities when they walk down the street.