English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Gourmet Pronunciation
Gourmet is pronounced GUUR-may, IPA /ˈgʊrˌmeɪ/.
GUUR-may
US /ˈgʊrˌmeɪ/ · UK /ˈgɔːmeɪ/
Syllables: GUUR · may (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and noun: Of a high culinary standard, or a person who knows and cares a great deal about food.
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Gourmet in a Sentence
- The service station has started selling gourmet sandwiches.
- He is enough of a gourmet to notice the difference.
- We booked a gourmet weekend in the Dordogne.
Common Mispronunciations of Gourmet
Not GOOR-met
The final t is silent, as it is in ballet, buffet, and chalet. The word ends on an open ay.
Not GUR-may
The first vowel is the uu of tour rather than the ur of turn, and British speakers often use the aw of more instead.
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