How to pronounce guillemot
Say it like GHIL-uh-mot. Guillemot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- uh
- mot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guillemot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- motKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of guillemot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GHIL-ih-mot.
What does guillemot mean?
- Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.
Where does guillemot come from?
Borrowed from French guillemot.
Questions about saying guillemot
How do you pronounce guillemot?
Say GHIL-uh-mot. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪləmɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlɪmɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guillemot?
Guillemot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · uh · mot.
Is guillemot 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 /ˈɡɪlɪmɒt/ (GHIL-ih-mot).