How to pronounce gemmy
Say it like JEM-ee. Gemmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM).
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- JEM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemmy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gemmy
American and British speakers say gemmy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛmi/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEM-ee.
What does gemmy mean?
- Full of, or covered in, gems.
- Bright and glittering, as though studded with gems.
- Spruce; smart; jemmy.
Where does gemmy come from?
From gem + -y.
Words that rhyme with gemmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gemmy.
Questions about saying gemmy
How do you pronounce gemmy?
Say JEM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛmi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemmy?
Gemmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM). Broken into parts: JEM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gemmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛmi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.