How to pronounce gombeen
Say it like gom-BEEN. Gombeen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEEN).
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- gom
- BEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gombeen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gombeen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gom-BEEN.
What does gombeen mean?
- A mean, underhanded, corrupt person. Usually applied to politicians.
- Corrupt, underhanded.“They were talking gombeen politics.”
Where does gombeen come from?
Borrowed from Irish gaimbín (“monetary interest”).
Words that rhyme with gombeen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gombeen.
Questions about saying gombeen
How do you pronounce gombeen?
Say gom-BEEN. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑmˈbin/. In British English it is /ɡɒmˈbiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gombeen?
Gombeen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEEN). Broken into parts: gom · BEEN.
Is gombeen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡɒmˈbiːn/ (gom-BEEN).