How to pronounce gussy
Say it like GUHS-ee. Gussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS).
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- GUHS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gussy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay 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 gussy
American and British speakers say gussy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌsi/ in the US and /ˈɡʌsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHS-ee.
What does gussy mean?
- To dress up or decorate in a showy way.
Where does gussy come from?
First use appears c. 1952, apparently from Gussy (an adjective), schoolyard slang for “overly dressed” (1940); perhaps related to gussie (“an effeminate man”) (1901) and somehow connected to Gussie, the nickname for Augusta and Augustus.
Words that rhyme with gussy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gussy.
Questions about saying gussy
How do you pronounce gussy?
Say GUHS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌsi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gussy?
Gussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS). Broken into parts: GUHS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gussy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌsi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.