How to pronounce gamely
Say it like GAYM-lee. Gamely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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- GAYM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gamely
American and British speakers say gamely in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmli/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYM-lee.
What does gamely mean?
- Sportive; lively; joyful.
- Of or pertaining to game.
- In a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.
Where does gamely come from?
From game + -ly; compare Old English gamenlīċ (“belonging to games, sportive, theatrical, ridiculous”) and Middle High German gāmelich, gemelich (“joyful”).
Words that rhyme with gamely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gamely.
Questions about saying gamely
How do you pronounce gamely?
Say GAYM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmli/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamely?
Gamely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gamely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmli/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.