How to pronounce gimmicky
Say it like ghih-MIK-ee. Gimmicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIK).
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- ghih
- MIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimmicky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gimmicky
American and British speakers say gimmicky in essentially the same way: /ɡɪˈmɪki/ in the US and /ɡɪˈmɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: ghih-MIK-ee.
What does gimmicky mean?
- Resembling, or characteristic of a gimmick.
- Containing gimmicks.
Where does gimmicky come from?
From gimmick + -y.
Words that rhyme with gimmicky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gimmicky.
Questions about saying gimmicky
How do you pronounce gimmicky?
Say ghih-MIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪˈmɪki/. In British English it is /ɡɪˈmɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimmicky?
Gimmicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIK). Broken into parts: ghih · MIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gimmicky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪˈmɪki/ and the British form is /ɡɪˈmɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.