How to pronounce gallbladder
Say it like GAWL-blad-er. Gallbladder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAWL).
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- GAWL
- blad
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallbladder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bladGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gallbladder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWL-blad-uh.
What does gallbladder mean?
- Alternative spelling of gall bladder.
Where does gallbladder come from?
From gall + bladder.
Questions about saying gallbladder
How do you pronounce gallbladder?
Say GAWL-blad-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔlˌblædɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːlˌblædə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallbladder?
Gallbladder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAWL). Broken into parts: GAWL · blad · er.
Is gallbladder 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 /ˈɡɔːlˌblædə/ (GAWL-blad-uh).