How to pronounce gamesman
Say it like GAYMZ-man. Gamesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYMZ).
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- GAYMZ
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamesman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gamesman
American and British speakers say gamesman in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYMZ-man.
What does gamesman mean?
- One who engages in gamesmanship.
Where does gamesman come from?
From games + -man.
Questions about saying gamesman
How do you pronounce gamesman?
Say GAYMZ-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamesman?
Gamesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYMZ). Broken into parts: GAYMZ · man.
Do Americans and Brits say gamesman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.