How to Pronounce "gopher"
word
/ˈɡoʊfɝ/
GOH-fer
/ɡˈəʊfɐ/
GOH-fuh
Definition
A gopher is a small, burrowing rodent found in North and Central America that digs tunnels underground. It can also refer informally to someone who runs errands or does small tasks.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡoʊfɝ/
British English
/ɡˈəʊfɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-fer
UK
GOH-fuh
Listen in Context
A gopher is digging holes in our garden.
The gopher lives underground.
I saw a gopher at the zoo yesterday.
I spent the whole summer trying to get rid of gophers in my yard.