How to pronounce gabelle
Say it like ga-BEL. Gabelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- ga
- BEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gabelle
American and British speakers say gabelle in essentially the same way: /ɡæˈbɛl/ in the US and /ɡæˈbɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ga-BEL.
What does gabelle mean?
- A tax; especially, the tax on salt levied in pre-Revolutionary France.
Where does gabelle come from?
Borrowed from French gabelle.
Words that rhyme with gabelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gabelle.
Questions about saying gabelle
How do you pronounce gabelle?
Say ga-BEL. The American pronunciation is /ɡæˈbɛl/. In British English it is /ɡæˈbɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabelle?
Gabelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: ga · BEL.
Do Americans and Brits say gabelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæˈbɛl/ and the British form is /ɡæˈbɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.