How to pronounce gumming
Say it like GUHM-ing. Gumming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM).
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- GUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gumming 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gumming
American and British speakers say gumming in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHM-ing.
What does gumming mean?
- The act of chewing without teeth.
- The act of fastening with gum, especially the application of gum-water to a lithographic stone.
- Synonym of gummosis (“plant disease”).
- present participle and gerund of gum How to pronounce gum
Words that rhyme with gumming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gumming.
Questions about saying gumming
How do you pronounce gumming?
Say GUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gumming?
Gumming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM). Broken into parts: GUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gumming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.