How to pronounce gammy
Say it like GAM-ee. Gammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gammy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gammy
American and British speakers say gammy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmi/ in the US and /ˈɡæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-ee.
What does gammy mean?
- Injured, or not functioning properly (with respect to legs).“I have got a gammy leg, and can't walk far.”
- Grandmother.“Had our beloved gammy lost it?”
Where does gammy come from?
Origin obscure and uncertain.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gammy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gammy.
Questions about saying gammy
How do you pronounce gammy?
Say GAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmi/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gammy?
Gammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmi/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.