How to pronounce gamb
Say it like GAMB. Gamb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gamb. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAMB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAMBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gamb
American and British speakers say gamb in essentially the same way: /ɡæmb/ in the US and /ɡæmb/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAMB.
What does gamb mean?
- The leg or shank, typically of an animal, especially of a lion, on a coat of arms, crest, etc.
- A person's leg; gam.
Where does gamb come from?
From Middle French gambe (variant of jambe) from Late Latin gamba (hoof, leg, shank).
Questions about saying gamb
How do you pronounce gamb?
Say GAMB. The American pronunciation is /ɡæmb/. In British English it is /ɡæmb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamb?
Gamb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAMB.
Do Americans and Brits say gamb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæmb/ and the British form is /ɡæmb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.