How to pronounce "game"

game

Sports & Recreation
American
/ɡeɪm/

Syllable Breakdown

game

How natives say game

British
/ɡeɪm/

Syllable Breakdown

game

How natives say game

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound, like 'go'.

  • Transition to the 'long a', which sounds like 'ay'.

  • End with a soft 'm' sound, similar to 'mom'.

Common Mistakes

  • gime (gei-me)

  • gem (gem)

  • gahm (g-ah-m)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound, like 'go'.

  • Transition to the 'long a', which sounds like 'ay'.

  • End with a soft 'm' sound, similar to 'mum'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why do people say the 'a' like 'ay'?

The 'a' in 'game' is a long 'a' sound, pronounced 'ay'.

Is the 'g' always hard?

Yes, the 'g' in 'game' is always pronounced like 'go'.

What is the tongue position for the 'm'?

Keep your lips together and relax your tongue for the 'm'.

Definition

game

A form of play or sport.

Word Family

gamer

/ˈɡeɪmər/

noun

A person who plays games.

Example: He is an avid gamer.

gaming

/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/

noun

The action of playing games.

Example: Gaming can be fun.

endgame

/ˈɛndɡeɪm/

noun

The final stage of a game.

Example: We are in the endgame now.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Gamer has an added 'er' sound at the end.

Gaming ends with an 'ing' sound.

Endgame starts with 'end', while 'game' alone starts with 'g'.

Pro Tips

Visualize the Word

Think of a fun game you like to make the pronunciation more natural.

Practice Slowly

Say each part of the word separately: 'g- ay- m', then blend.

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/bɔl/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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