How to pronounce gossipy
Say it like GOS-uh-pee. Gossipy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS).
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- GOS
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossipy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gossipy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-uh-pee.
What does gossipy mean?
- Prone to gossip.
- Containing much gossip.
Where does gossipy come from?
From gossip + -y.
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Questions about saying gossipy
How do you pronounce gossipy?
Say GOS-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsəpi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossipy?
Gossipy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS). Broken into parts: GOS · uh · pee.
Is gossipy 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 /ˈɡɒsəpi/ (GOS-uh-pee).