How to pronounce gourmandise
Say it like GOOR-mun-dyze. Gourmandise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOOR).
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- GOOR
- mun
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gourmandise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gourmandise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GOOR-mun-dyze.
What does gourmandise mean?
- To eat food in a gluttonous manner; to gorge; to make a pig of oneself.
- gluttony
Where does gourmandise come from?
From gourmand + -ise.
Questions about saying gourmandise
How do you pronounce gourmandise?
Say GOOR-mun-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊrməndaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊəməndaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gourmandise?
Gourmandise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOOR). Broken into parts: GOOR · mun · dyze.
Is gourmandise 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 /ˈɡʊəməndaɪz/ (GOOR-mun-dyze).