How to pronounce gems
Say it like JEMZ. Gems is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gems pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gems
American and British speakers say gems in essentially the same way: /dʒɛmz/ in the US and /dʒɛmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEMZ.
What does gems mean?
- plural of gem How to pronounce gem
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gem How to pronounce gem
Questions about saying gems
How do you pronounce gems?
Say JEMZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛmz/. In British English it is /dʒɛmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gems?
Gems is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say gems the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛmz/ and the British form is /dʒɛmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.