How to pronounce gamekeeper
Say it like GAYM-kee-per. Gamekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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- GAYM
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamekeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gamekeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAYM-kee-puh.
What does gamekeeper mean?
- A person employed to maintain the game for hunting and all associated materials and effects.
Where does gamekeeper come from?
From game + keeper.
Questions about saying gamekeeper
How do you pronounce gamekeeper?
Say GAYM-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamekeeper?
Gamekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · kee · per.
Is gamekeeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpə/ (GAYM-kee-puh).