How to pronounce gemma
Say it like JEM-uh. Gemma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM).
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- JEM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gemma
American and British speakers say gemma in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛmə/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEM-uh.
What does gemma mean?
- An asexual reproductive structure, as found in animals such as hydra (genus Hydra) and plants such as liverworts (division Marchantiophyta), consisting of a cluster of cells from which new individuals can develop; a bud.
Where does gemma come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin gemma (“bud on a plant”).
Words that rhyme with gemma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gemma.
Questions about saying gemma
How do you pronounce gemma?
Say JEM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛmə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemma?
Gemma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM). Broken into parts: JEM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say gemma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛmə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.