How to pronounce gourmets
Say it like GOOR-mayz. Gourmets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOOR).
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US American/ˈɡʊrˌmeɪz/GOOR-mayz
UK British/ˈɡʊəˌmeɪz/GOOR-mayz
- GOOR
- mayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gourmets 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.
- mayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gourmets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GOOR-mayz.
What does gourmets mean?
noun
- plural of gourmet How to pronounce gourmet
Questions about saying gourmets
How do you pronounce gourmets?
Say GOOR-mayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊrˌmeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊəˌmeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gourmets?
Gourmets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOOR). Broken into parts: GOOR · mayz.
Is gourmets 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 /ˈɡʊəˌmeɪz/ (GOOR-mayz).