How to pronounce gambison
Say it like GAM-bih-sun. Gambison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- bih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gambison
American and British speakers say gambison in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbɪsən/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-bih-sun.
What does gambison mean?
- Alternative form of gambeson.
Questions about saying gambison
How do you pronounce gambison?
Say GAM-bih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gambison?
Gambison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · bih · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say gambison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmbɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmbɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.