How to pronounce gimcrack
Say it like JIM-krak. Gimcrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM).
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- JIM
- krak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimcrack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gimcrack
American and British speakers say gimcrack in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪmkræk/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪmkræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIM-krak.
What does gimcrack mean?
- Showy but of poor quality; worthless.
- Something showy but worthless; a bauble or gimmick.
- To put together quickly and without much care; to bodge.
- To embellish with gimcracks.
Questions about saying gimcrack
How do you pronounce gimcrack?
Say JIM-krak. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪmkræk/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪmkræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimcrack?
Gimcrack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM). Broken into parts: JIM · krak.
Do Americans and Brits say gimcrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪmkræk/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪmkræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.