How to pronounce gorm
Say it like GORM. Gorm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWM.
What does gorm mean?
- Alternative form of gaum (“to smear”).
- To devour; to wolf down (food).
Where does gorm come from?
A variant of gaum (itself likely a variant of gum), with the ‘r’ being a vowel-lengthening device common in non-rhotic dialects of English.
Questions about saying gorm
How do you pronounce gorm?
Say GORM. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊrm/. In British English it is /ɡɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorm?
Gorm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GORM.
Is gorm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɡɔːm/ (GAWM).