How to pronounce gales
Say it like GAYLZ. Gales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gales
American and British speakers say gales in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪlz/ in the US and /ɡeɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYLZ.
What does gales mean?
- plural of gale How to pronounce gale
Words that rhyme with gales
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gales.
Questions about saying gales
How do you pronounce gales?
Say GAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪlz/. In British English it is /ɡeɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gales?
Gales is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say gales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪlz/ and the British form is /ɡeɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.