How to Pronounce "gawky"
word
ˈɡɔki
GAW-kee
ɡˈɔːki
GAW-kee
Definition
Tall, awkward, and often moving in a clumsy or uncoordinated way, especially describing teenagers or young people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɔki
British English
ɡˈɔːki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAW-kee
UK
GAW-kee
Listen in Context
He is a gawky teenager with big feet.
The gawky boy bumped into the table.
She felt gawky at her first dance class.
Don’t worry if you feel a bit gawky—everyone does at that age.