How to pronounce gale
Say it like GAYL. Gale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gale
American and British speakers say gale in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪl/ in the US and /ɡeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYL.
What does gale mean?
- a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
Where does gale come from?
From Middle English gale (“a wind, breeze”), possibly from Old English galan, possibly an unknown North Germanic origin, related to Icelandic gola (“a breeze”), Danish gal (“furious, mad”), both from Old Norse gala (“to sing”), and thus ult
Words that rhyme with gale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gale.
Questions about saying gale
How do you pronounce gale?
Say GAYL. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪl/. In British English it is /ɡeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gale?
Gale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say gale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪl/ and the British form is /ɡeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.