How to pronounce galactagogue
Say it like guh-LAK-tuh-gahg. Galactagogue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- guh
- LAK
- tuh
- gahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galactagogue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gahgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of galactagogue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: guh-LAK-tuh-gog.
What does galactagogue mean?
- A substance that induces lactation.
Questions about saying galactagogue
How do you pronounce galactagogue?
Say guh-LAK-tuh-gahg. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlæktəɡɑɡ/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlæktəɡɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galactagogue?
Galactagogue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: guh · LAK · tuh · gahg.
Is galactagogue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡəˈlæktəɡɒɡ/ (guh-LAK-tuh-gog).