How to pronounce galago
Say it like guh-LAY-goh. Galago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- guh
- LAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galago 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of galago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: guh-LAY-goh.
What does galago mean?
- Any of several species of small, nocturnal and arboreal African primates, of the family Galagidae, with a catlike head and very large, translucent eyes.
Where does galago come from?
Scientific Latin / translingual Galago (as a genus name), probably from Wolof golo (“monkey”).
Words that rhyme with galago
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Questions about saying galago
How do you pronounce galago?
Say guh-LAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈleɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galago?
Galago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: guh · LAY · goh.
Is galago pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/ (guh-LAY-goh).