How to pronounce gloomy
Say it like GLOO-mee. Gloomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloomy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gloomy
American and British speakers say gloomy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlumi/ in the US and /ˈɡluːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOO-mee.
What does gloomy mean?
- Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.“The cavern was gloomy.”
- Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.“a gloomy temper or countenance”
- Someone or something that is gloomy or pessimistic.
Where does gloomy come from?
From gloom + -y. Cognate with Saterland Frisian glumig (“dark, gloomy”).
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Words that rhyme with gloomy
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Questions about saying gloomy
How do you pronounce gloomy?
Say GLOO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlumi/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloomy?
Gloomy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say gloomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlumi/ and the British form is /ˈɡluːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.