How to pronounce gums
Say it like GUHMZ. Gums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gums
American and British speakers say gums in essentially the same way: /ɡʌmz/ in the US and /ɡʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHMZ.
What does gums mean?
- plural of gum How to pronounce gum
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gum How to pronounce gum
Questions about saying gums
How do you pronounce gums?
Say GUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌmz/. In British English it is /ɡʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gums?
Gums is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say gums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌmz/ and the British form is /ɡʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.