How to pronounce gummy
Say it like GUHM-ee. Gummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM).
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- GUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gummy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gummy
American and British speakers say gummy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌmi/ in the US and /ˈɡʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHM-ee.
What does gummy mean?
- Showing the gums.“a gummy grin”
- Resembling gum (the substance).
- Covered with gum or a substance resembling gum.
- A sheep that is losing or has lost its teeth.
Where does gummy come from?
From gum (“flesh around teeth”) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gummy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gummy.
Questions about saying gummy
How do you pronounce gummy?
Say GUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gummy?
Gummy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM). Broken into parts: GUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.