How to pronounce gambits
Say it like GAM-buts. Gambits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- buts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambits 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.
- butsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gambits
American and British speakers say gambits in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbəts/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-buts.
What does gambits mean?
- plural of gambit How to pronounce gambit
Questions about saying gambits
How do you pronounce gambits?
Say GAM-buts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbəts/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gambits?
Gambits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · buts.
Do Americans and Brits say gambits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmbəts/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmbəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.