How to Pronounce "gourd"
word
ˈɡɔɹd
GORD
ɡˈɔːd
GAWD
Definition
A gourd is a type of hard-shelled fruit from certain plants, often used for food or to make containers, utensils, or musical instruments when dried.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɔɹd
British English
ɡˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GORD
UK
GAWD
Listen in Context
The farmer grew a large gourd in his garden.
People dry the gourd to make bowls.
A gourd can also be eaten as a vegetable.
He carved a gourd into a musical instrument for the festival.