How to pronounce gainsome
Say it like GAYN-sum. Gainsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYN).
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- GAYN
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gainsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gainsome
American and British speakers say gainsome in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪnsʌm/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪnsʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYN-sum.
What does gainsome mean?
- Marked by gain; gainful; profitable.
- Well-formed; handsome; gainly.
Where does gainsome come from?
From gain (“profit, advantage, foredeal, benefit”) + -some.
Questions about saying gainsome
How do you pronounce gainsome?
Say GAYN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪnsʌm/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪnsʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gainsome?
Gainsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYN). Broken into parts: GAYN · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say gainsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪnsʌm/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪnsʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.