How to pronounce gabardines
Say it like GAB-er-deenz. Gabardines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB).
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- GAB
- er
- deenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabardines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- deenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gabardines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAB-uh-deenz.
What does gabardines mean?
- plural of gabardine How to pronounce gabardine
Questions about saying gabardines
How do you pronounce gabardines?
Say GAB-er-deenz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæbɚˌdinz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæbəˌdiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabardines?
Gabardines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB). Broken into parts: GAB · er · deenz.
Is gabardines pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡæbəˌdiːnz/ (GAB-uh-deenz).