How to pronounce gist
Say it like JIST. Gist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gist pronunciation, sound by sound
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- JISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gist
American and British speakers say gist in essentially the same way: /dʒɪst/ in the US and /dʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIST.
What does gist mean?
- The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.“I don't wanna belabor my point; I'm sure you get the gist.”
- The essential ground for action in a lawsuit, without which there is no cause of action; the gravamen.
- Gossip, rumor; (countable) an instance of this.
- To extract and present the main ideas or substance, or the most essential parts of (a document, piece of writing, etc.); to abridge, to summarize.
- To talk idly; chat; also, to gossip.
Where does gist come from?
The programming sense is a genericized trademark of GitHub Gist, introduced 2008.
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Questions about saying gist
How do you pronounce gist?
Say JIST. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪst/. In British English it is /dʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gist?
Gist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JIST.
Do Americans and Brits say gist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪst/ and the British form is /dʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gist?
Gist sounds the same as just in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.