How to pronounce gaggle
Say it like GAG-ul. Gaggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAG).
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- GAG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gaggle
American and British speakers say gaggle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæɡəl/ in the US and /ˈɡæɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAG-ul.
What does gaggle mean?
- A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water; other groups of birds.
- Any group or gathering of related things, particularly one perceived as noisy, boisterous or chaotic.
- To make a noise like a goose; to cackle.
Where does gaggle come from?
From Middle English gagelen (“to cackle; cackle like a goose”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gaggle
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Questions about saying gaggle
How do you pronounce gaggle?
Say GAG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡæɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaggle?
Gaggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAG). Broken into parts: GAG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gaggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡæɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.