Como Pronunciar "gargoyles"

word

GAR-goylz

gar-GOYLZ

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɡɑɹˌɡɔɪɫz

Inglês Britânico

ɡˈɑːɡɔɪlz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

GAR-goylz

gar-GOYLZ

Ouça em 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.