Cómo Pronunciar "gargoyles"
word
ˈɡɑɹˌɡɔɪɫz
GAR-goylz
ɡˈɑːɡɔɪlz
gar-GOYLZ
Definición
Gargoyles are stone figures, usually of strange or ugly creatures, placed on buildings to carry water away from the roof, especially in old churches or cathedrals. Sometimes, 'gargoyle' also describes these figures as decorations.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɡɑɹˌɡɔɪɫz
Inglés Británico
ɡˈɑːɡɔɪlz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
GAR-goylz
UK
gar-GOYLZ
Escucha en Contexto
Many old cathedrals have gargoyles on their roofs.
Gargoyles help keep rainwater away from the walls.
The museum displayed several medieval gargoyles.
Kids often find the gargoyles on churches a bit scary at night.