How to pronounce gourmand
Say it like gor-MAHND. Gourmand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHND).
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- gor
- MAHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gourmand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MAHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gourmand
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GOOR-mund.
What does gourmand mean?
- A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
- A person who appreciates good food.
Where does gourmand come from?
From Middle English gourmaunt, gormond, gromonde, from Old French gormant (“a glutton”, noun), from gormant (“gluttonous”, adjective), of uncertain origin.
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Words that rhyme with gourmand
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Questions about saying gourmand
How do you pronounce gourmand?
Say gor-MAHND. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrˈmɑnd/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊəmənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gourmand?
Gourmand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHND). Broken into parts: gor · MAHND.
Is gourmand pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɡʊəmənd/ (GOOR-mund).