How to pronounce gameshow
Say it like GAYM-shoh. Gameshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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US American/ˈɡeɪmˌʃoʊ/GAYM-shoh
UK British/ˈɡeɪmˌʃəʊ/GAYM-shoh
- GAYM
- shoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gameshow 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.
- shohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gameshow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GAYM-shoh.
What does gameshow mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of game show.
Questions about saying gameshow
How do you pronounce gameshow?
Say GAYM-shoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmˌʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmˌʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gameshow?
Gameshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · shoh.
Is gameshow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡeɪmˌʃəʊ/ (GAYM-shoh).