How to pronounce galleys
Say it like GAL-eez. Galleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galleys 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of galleys
American and British speakers say galleys in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæliz/ in the US and /ˈɡæliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-eez.
What does galleys mean?
- plural of galley How to pronounce galley
Questions about saying galleys
How do you pronounce galleys?
Say GAL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæliz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galleys?
Galleys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say galleys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæliz/ and the British form is /ˈɡæliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.