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How to pronounce gaysome

Say it like GAY-sum. Gaysome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).

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US American/ˈɡeɪsəm/GAY-sum
UK British/ˈɡeɪsəm/GAY-sum
  • GAY
  • sum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Gaysome pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of gaysome

American and British speakers say gaysome in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪsəm/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪsəm/ in the UK.

British respelling: GAY-sum.

What does gaysome mean?

adjective
  1. Characterised or marked by gaiety; cheerful; gladsome.

Where does gaysome come from?

From gay + -some.

Questions about saying gaysome

How do you pronounce gaysome?

Say GAY-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪsəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in gaysome?

Gaysome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · sum.

Do Americans and Brits say gaysome the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪsəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).