How to pronounce gumshoe
Say it like GUHM-shoo. Gumshoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM).
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- GUHM
- shoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gumshoe 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.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gumshoe
American and British speakers say gumshoe in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌmʃu/ in the US and /ˈɡʌmʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHM-shoo.
What does gumshoe mean?
- A sneaker or rubber overshoe.
- A detective.
- To act as a detective.
Where does gumshoe come from?
From gum + shoe.
Questions about saying gumshoe
How do you pronounce gumshoe?
Say GUHM-shoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌmʃu/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌmʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gumshoe?
Gumshoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHM). Broken into parts: GUHM · shoo.
Do Americans and Brits say gumshoe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌmʃu/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌmʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.