How to pronounce gumption
American English pronunciation
GUMP-shun
- IPA
- /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
- Syllables
- GUMP · shun (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What gumption means
The courage and good sense to get things done
In a sentence: It took gumption to try out for the team.
Where it comes from: It comes from Scotland, where it first meant plain common sense.
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