How to pronounce gamin
Say it like GAM-in. Gamin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gamin
American and British speakers say gamin in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡæmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-in.
What does gamin mean?
- A homeless boy; a male street urchin; also (more generally), a cheeky, street-smart boy.
Where does gamin come from?
Borrowed from French gamin (“a street urchin; a young boy”), apparently an “eastern dialect” word of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with gamin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gamin.
Questions about saying gamin
How do you pronounce gamin?
Say GAM-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamin?
Gamin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · in.
Do Americans and Brits say gamin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.