How to pronounce gismu
Say it like GHEE-smoo. Gismu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE).
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- GHEE
- smoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gismu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- smooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gismu
American and British speakers say gismu in essentially the same way: /ˈɡismu/ in the US and /ˈɡiːsmuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEE-smoo.
What does gismu mean?
- A brivla that is a basic Lojban root, rather than being derived through compounding or borrowing.
Where does gismu come from?
Borrowed from Lojban gismu.
Questions about saying gismu
How do you pronounce gismu?
Say GHEE-smoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡismu/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːsmuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gismu?
Gismu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE). Broken into parts: GHEE · smoo.
Do Americans and Brits say gismu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡismu/ and the British form is /ˈɡiːsmuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.