How to pronounce galena
Say it like guh-LEE-nuh. Galena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- guh
- LEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galena 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galena
American and British speakers say galena in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlinə/ in the US and /ɡəˈliːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LEE-nuh.
What does galena mean?
- A mineral, lead sulphide (PbS), mined as an ore for lead.
Where does galena come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin galēna (“dross from smelting lead”).
Words that rhyme with galena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galena.
Questions about saying galena
How do you pronounce galena?
Say guh-LEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlinə/. In British English it is /ɡəˈliːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galena?
Galena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: guh · LEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say galena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlinə/ and the British form is /ɡəˈliːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.