How to pronounce gisarme
Say it like ghee-ZARM. Gisarme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZARM).
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- ghee
- ZARM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gisarme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gisarme
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ghih-ZAHM.
What does gisarme mean?
- A type of polearm having a spearhead and a reverse hooked spike on the back.
Where does gisarme come from?
From Middle English gisarme, from Old French guisarme; compare modern French guisarme.
Words that rhyme with gisarme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gisarme.
Questions about saying gisarme
How do you pronounce gisarme?
Say ghee-ZARM. The American pronunciation is /ɡiˈzɑrm/. In British English it is /ɡɪˈzɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gisarme?
Gisarme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZARM). Broken into parts: ghee · ZARM.
Is gisarme pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɡɪˈzɑːm/ (ghih-ZAHM).