How to pronounce gremlins
Say it like GREM-lunz. Gremlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREM).
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- GREM
- lunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gremlins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gremlins
American and British speakers say gremlins in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɛmlənz/ in the US and /ˈɡrɛmlənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREM-lunz.
What does gremlins mean?
- plural of gremlin How to pronounce gremlin
Questions about saying gremlins
How do you pronounce gremlins?
Say GREM-lunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɛmlənz/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɛmlənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gremlins?
Gremlins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREM). Broken into parts: GREM · lunz.
Do Americans and Brits say gremlins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɛmlənz/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɛmlənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.