How to pronounce galingale
Say it like GAL-ing-gayl. Galingale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- ing
- gayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galingale 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gaylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of galingale
American and British speakers say galingale in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/ in the US and /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-ing-gayl.
What does galingale mean?
- Alternative spelling of galangal.
- One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes.
Questions about saying galingale
How do you pronounce galingale?
Say GAL-ing-gayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galingale?
Galingale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ing · gayl.
Do Americans and Brits say galingale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.