How to pronounce gimlet
Say it like GHIM-lut. Gimlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIM).
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- GHIM
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gimlet
American and British speakers say gimlet in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪmlət/ in the US and /ˈɡɪmlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIM-lut.
What does gimlet mean?
- A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.
- A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.
- To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).
- To turn round (an anchor) as if turning a gimlet.
Where does gimlet come from?
Cocktail either named after the tool, in reference to its penetrating effects, or British Navy surgeon Thomas Gimlette (1857–1943).
Questions about saying gimlet
How do you pronounce gimlet?
Say GHIM-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪmlət/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪmlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimlet?
Gimlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIM). Broken into parts: GHIM · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say gimlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪmlət/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪmlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.