How to pronounce gables
Say it like GAY-bulz. Gables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gables 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gables
American and British speakers say gables in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-bulz.
What does gables mean?
- plural of gable How to pronounce gable
Questions about saying gables
How do you pronounce gables?
Say GAY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gables?
Gables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say gables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.