How to pronounce Gallagher
Say it like GAL-uh-gher. Gallagher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɡæləɡɚ/GAL-uh-gher
UK British/ˈɡæləɡə/GAL-uh-guh
- GAL
- uh
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallagher 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Gallagher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAL-uh-guh.
What does Gallagher mean?
proper noun
- A township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- An unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Where does Gallagher come from?
From Irish Ó Gallachóir, from Old Irish Ó Gallchobhair, Ó Gallchobhoir, a surname meaning "descendants of Gallchobair".
Questions about saying Gallagher
How do you pronounce Gallagher?
Say GAL-uh-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæləɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæləɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gallagher?
Gallagher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · uh · gher.
Is Gallagher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡæləɡə/ (GAL-uh-guh).