How to pronounce gal
Say it like GAL. Gal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gal
American and British speakers say gal in essentially the same way: /ɡæl/ in the US and /ɡæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL.
What does gal mean?
- United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
- a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo)
- alliterative term for girl (or woman)
Where does gal come from?
From a dialectal pronunciation of girl, attested since 1795; compare gell, g'hal.
Words that rhyme with gal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gal.
Questions about saying gal
How do you pronounce gal?
Say GAL. The American pronunciation is /ɡæl/. In British English it is /ɡæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gal?
Gal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAL.
Do Americans and Brits say gal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæl/ and the British form is /ɡæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.