How to pronounce gamekeepers
Say it like GAYM-kee-pers. Gamekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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- GAYM
- kee
- pers
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamekeepers 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.
- persKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gamekeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAYM-kee-pus.
What does gamekeepers mean?
- plural of gamekeeper How to pronounce gamekeeper
Questions about saying gamekeepers
How do you pronounce gamekeepers?
Say GAYM-kee-pers. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmˌkipɚs/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamekeepers?
Gamekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · kee · pers.
Is gamekeepers 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 /ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpəs/ (GAYM-kee-pus).