How to pronounce gimmicks
Say it like GHIM-iks. Gimmicks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIM).
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- GHIM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimmicks 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gimmicks
American and British speakers say gimmicks in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪmɪks/ in the US and /ˈɡɪmɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIM-iks.
What does gimmicks mean?
- plural of gimmick How to pronounce gimmick
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gimmick How to pronounce gimmick
Questions about saying gimmicks
How do you pronounce gimmicks?
Say GHIM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪmɪks/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimmicks?
Gimmicks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIM). Broken into parts: GHIM · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say gimmicks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪmɪks/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪmɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.