How to pronounce gimcrackery
Say it like JIM-krak-uh-ree. Gimcrackery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM).
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- JIM
- krak
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimcrackery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gimcrackery
American and British speakers say gimcrackery in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIM-krak-uh-ree.
What does gimcrackery mean?
- tastelessness
Where does gimcrackery come from?
From gimcrack + -ery.
Questions about saying gimcrackery
How do you pronounce gimcrackery?
Say JIM-krak-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimcrackery?
Gimcrackery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM). Broken into parts: JIM · krak · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say gimcrackery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.