How to pronounce gammon
Say it like GAM-un. Gammon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
- GAM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gammon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gammon
American and British speakers say gammon in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmən/ in the US and /ˈɡæmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-un.
What does gammon mean?
- A cut of quick-cured pork leg.
- To cure bacon by salting.
- To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ham
- jambon
Words that rhyme with gammon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gammon.
Questions about saying gammon
How do you pronounce gammon?
Say GAM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmən/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gammon?
Gammon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gammon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmən/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.