How to pronounce galban
Say it like GAL-bun. Galban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galban 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.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galban
American and British speakers say galban in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælbən/ in the US and /ˈɡælbən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-bun.
What does galban mean?
- galbanum
Questions about saying galban
How do you pronounce galban?
Say GAL-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælbən/. In British English it is /ˈɡælbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galban?
Galban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · bun.
Do Americans and Brits say galban the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælbən/ and the British form is /ˈɡælbən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.