How to Pronounce Gourmet

To pronounce "gourmet", say GOURM-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɔːmeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gourmet”

"gourmet" has 2 syllables: gourm-et. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does gourmet mean?

noun

  1. A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

adjective

  1. (of food and drink) Fine; of superior quality.

    “The restaurant offered gourmet coffee and cigars after the meal.”

Synonyms

foodie

Words that rhyme with gourmet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

epicureanepicuregastronomepurposeeatingdietfoodcatering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gourmet"?▾

"Gourmet" has 2 syllables: gourm · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "gourmet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gourmet" is /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/.

What does "gourmet" mean?▾

Gourmet: A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

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