How to pronounce galleon
Say it like GAL-ee-un. Galleon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galleon 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galleon
American and British speakers say galleon in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæliən/ in the US and /ˈɡæliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-ee-un.
What does galleon mean?
- A large, three-masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.
Where does galleon come from?
From Middle French galion or Spanish galeón.
Questions about saying galleon
How do you pronounce galleon?
Say GAL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæliən/. In British English it is /ˈɡæliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galleon?
Galleon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say galleon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæliən/ and the British form is /ˈɡæliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.