How to pronounce galanga
Say it like guh-LANG-guh. Galanga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LANG).
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- guh
- LANG
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galanga 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.
- LANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galanga
American and British speakers say galanga in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlæŋɡə/ in the US and /ɡəˈlæŋɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LANG-guh.
What does galanga mean?
- Alternative spelling of galangal.
Words that rhyme with galanga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galanga.
Questions about saying galanga
How do you pronounce galanga?
Say guh-LANG-guh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlæŋɡə/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galanga?
Galanga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LANG). Broken into parts: guh · LANG · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say galanga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlæŋɡə/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlæŋɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.