How to pronounce gamesome
Say it like GAYM-sum. Gamesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gamesome. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAYM
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamesome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gamesome
American and British speakers say gamesome in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmsəm/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYM-sum.
What does gamesome mean?
- Full of sport; playful.
Where does gamesome come from?
From Middle English gamsome, gamsum, equivalent to game + -some.
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Questions about saying gamesome
How do you pronounce gamesome?
Say GAYM-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmsəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamesome?
Gamesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say gamesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmsəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.