How to pronounce gammons
Say it like GAM-unz. Gammons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gammons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gammons
American and British speakers say gammons in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmənz/ in the US and /ˈɡæmənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-unz.
What does gammons mean?
- plural of gammon How to pronounce gammon
Questions about saying gammons
How do you pronounce gammons?
Say GAM-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmənz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gammons?
Gammons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say gammons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmənz/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.