How Do You Spell GAMPS?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈamps] (IPA)

The word "GAMPS" is spelled with a silent "P" at the end, despite not being obvious in pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is transcribed as /gæmps/, with the symbol "ˈ" indicating stress on the first syllable. The silent "P" is a common feature in English words borrowed from French. "GAMPS" is actually a variation of "gamb," meaning "leg" in Old English, and has evolved into "gambeson," a type of padded jacket worn as armor.