gourmet

How to Split "gourmet" into Syllables

The word gourmet is divided into 2 syllables: gour·met. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• gour — 1st syllable
• met — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of gourmet:

• IPA: /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/

📖 Definitions

1. Gourmet has become somewhat debased by marketing usage, and is considered by some a pretentious middlebrow term. Such users tend to prefer terms such as artisanal (emphasizing the craft) for fine food.
2. A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from French gourmet, from Middle French gourmet, from Old French groumet (“wine broker, valet in charge of wines, servant”) from groume, grommes (“wine-taster, manservant”), apparently from Middle English grom, grome (“boy, valet, servant”), from Old English *grōm (“male child, boy, youth”), akin to Old English grōwan (“to grow”). Cognate of Spanish grumete and Catalan grumet. More at groom. Borrowed from French gourmet. See the etymology of the corresponding lemm...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down gourmet into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare gourmet with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
gourmet	2	gour·met
grandad	2	gran-dad
grained	2	grain-ed
Grundy	2	grun-dy
ground	1	ground

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to gourmet:

gout, Gouda, gouge, Gould, gourd, gouty, gouger, Gounod.