How to pronounce gadabout
Say it like GAD-uh-bowt. Gadabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAD).
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- GAD
- uh
- bowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadabout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bowtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of gadabout
American and British speakers say gadabout in essentially the same way: /ˈɡædəbaʊt/ in the US and /ˈɡædəbaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAD-uh-bowt.
What does gadabout mean?
- A person who restlessly moves from place to place, seeking amusement or the companionship of others.
Where does gadabout come from?
Deverbal from gad about.
Questions about saying gadabout
How do you pronounce gadabout?
Say GAD-uh-bowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡædəbaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈɡædəbaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadabout?
Gadabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAD). Broken into parts: GAD · uh · bowt.
Do Americans and Brits say gadabout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡædəbaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈɡædəbaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.