How to pronounce gable
Say it like GAY-bul. Gable has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gable
American and British speakers say gable in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-bul.
What does gable mean?
- The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).
Where does gable come from?
The southern English term gable probably came from Old French gable (compare modern French gâble), from Old Norse gafl.
Words that rhyme with gable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gable.
Questions about saying gable
How do you pronounce gable?
Say GAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gable?
Gable has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say gable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.