How to pronounce gamete
Say it like GAM-eet. Gamete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- eet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gamete
American and British speakers say gamete in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmit/ in the US and /ˈɡæmit/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-eet.
Other ways to say gamete
Gamete also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- guh-MEET /ɡəˈmit/
What does gamete mean?
- A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.
Questions about saying gamete
How do you pronounce gamete?
Say GAM-eet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmit/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamete?
Gamete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · eet.
Do Americans and Brits say gamete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmit/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.