How to pronounce gemshorn
Say it like GHEMZ-horn. Gemshorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEMZ).
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- GHEMZ
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemshorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gemshorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEMZ-hawn.
What does gemshorn mean?
- An instrument of the ocarina family, historically made from the horn of a chamois, goat, or other animal.
- An organ stop with conical tin pipes.
Where does gemshorn come from?
From German Gemshorn, literally "chamois horn".
Questions about saying gemshorn
How do you pronounce gemshorn?
Say GHEMZ-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛmzˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛmzˌhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemshorn?
Gemshorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEMZ). Broken into parts: GHEMZ · horn.
Is gemshorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɛmzˌhɔːn/ (GHEMZ-hawn).