How to pronounce gamey
Say it like GAY-mee. Gamey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gamey
American and British speakers say gamey in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmi/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-mee.
What does gamey mean?
- Having the smell, taste and texture of game meat.
- Plucky, spirited or gritty.
- Risque, sordid or sexually suggestive.
Where does gamey come from?
From game + -y.
Questions about saying gamey
How do you pronounce gamey?
Say GAY-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmi/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamey?
Gamey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say gamey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmi/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.