How to pronounce gossamery
Say it like GOS-uh-muh-ree. Gossamery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS).
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- GOS
- uh
- muh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossamery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gossamery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-uh-muh-ree.
What does gossamery mean?
- Like gossamer; flimsy.
Where does gossamery come from?
From gossamer + -y.
Questions about saying gossamery
How do you pronounce gossamery?
Say GOS-uh-muh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsəməri/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsəməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossamery?
Gossamery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS). Broken into parts: GOS · uh · muh · ree.
Is gossamery 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 /ˈɡɒsəməri/ (GOS-uh-muh-ree).