How to pronounce gadwall
Say it like GAD-wawl. Gadwall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAD).
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- GAD
- wawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadwall 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.
- wawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gadwall
American and British speakers say gadwall in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæˌdwɔl/ in the US and /ˈɡædwɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAD-wawl.
What does gadwall mean?
- A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).
Where does gadwall come from?
Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.
Questions about saying gadwall
How do you pronounce gadwall?
Say GAD-wawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæˌdwɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɡædwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadwall?
Gadwall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAD). Broken into parts: GAD · wawl.
Do Americans and Brits say gadwall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæˌdwɔl/ and the British form is /ˈɡædwɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.