How to pronounce gastronomy
Say it like ga-STRAH-nuh-mee. Gastronomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH).
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- ga
- STRAH
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gastronomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gastronomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ga-STRON-uh-mee.
What does gastronomy mean?
- The art of preparing and eating good food.
- The restaurant industry.
- The study of the relationship between food and culture.
Words that rhyme with gastronomy
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Questions about saying gastronomy
How do you pronounce gastronomy?
Say ga-STRAH-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ɡæˈstrɑnəmi/. In British English it is /ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gastronomy?
Gastronomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH). Broken into parts: ga · STRAH · nuh · mee.
Is gastronomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/ (ga-STRON-uh-mee).