How to pronounce gm
Say it like jee-EM. Gm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM).
- jee
- EM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gm
American and British speakers say gm in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒiˈɛm/ in the US and /ˌdʒiːˈɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-EM.
What does gm mean?
- a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gm.
Questions about saying gm
How do you pronounce gm?
Say jee-EM. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiˈɛm/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːˈɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gm?
Gm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM). Broken into parts: jee · EM.
Do Americans and Brits say gm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒiˈɛm/ and the British form is /ˌdʒiːˈɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.