How to pronounce gloomies
Say it like GLOO-meez. Gloomies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gloomies
American and British speakers say gloomies in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlumiz/ in the US and /ˈɡluːmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOO-meez.
What does gloomies mean?
Where does gloomies come from?
A fanciful plural of gloomy: gloomy + -ies (suffix forming plural nouns ending in y).
Questions about saying gloomies
How do you pronounce gloomies?
Say GLOO-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlumiz/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloomies?
Gloomies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say gloomies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlumiz/ and the British form is /ˈɡluːmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.