How to pronounce gormy
Say it like GOR-mee. Gormy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR).
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- GOR
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gormy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gormy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAW-mee.
What does gormy mean?
- Awkward, clumsy, klutzy, ungainly.
- Alternative spelling of gaumy (“sticky, smeared with something sticky; grimy”).
Words that rhyme with gormy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gormy.
Questions about saying gormy
How do you pronounce gormy?
Say GOR-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔrmi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gormy?
Gormy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOR). Broken into parts: GOR · mee.
Is gormy 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 /ˈɡɔːmi/ (GAW-mee).