How to pronounce Galilee
Say it like GAL-uh-lee. Galilee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galilee 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Galilee
American and British speakers say Galilee in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæləˌli/ in the US and /ˈɡæləˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-uh-lee.
What does Galilee mean?
- an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
Where does Galilee come from?
From late Middle English galilie, from Old French galilee, from Medieval Latin galilaea, from Latin Galilaea (“Galilee”).
Questions about saying Galilee
How do you pronounce Galilee?
Say GAL-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæləˌli/. In British English it is /ˈɡæləˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Galilee?
Galilee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Galilee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæləˌli/ and the British form is /ˈɡæləˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.