How to pronounce gumdrop
Say it like GUHM-drop. Gumdrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM).
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US American/ˈɡʌmdrɑp/GUHM-drop
UK British/ˈɡʌmdrɒp/GUHM-drop
- GUHM
- drop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gumdrop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dropKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gumdrop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GUHM-drop.
What does gumdrop mean?
noun
- A small chewy candy made with corn syrup, gelatin, and flavoring.
Where does gumdrop come from?
From gum + drop.
Questions about saying gumdrop
How do you pronounce gumdrop?
Say GUHM-drop. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌmdrɑp/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌmdrɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gumdrop?
Gumdrop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM). Broken into parts: GUHM · drop.
Is gumdrop 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 /ˈɡʌmdrɒp/ (GUHM-drop).