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How to pronounce gallic

Say it like GAL-ik. Gallic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).

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US American/ˈɡælɪk/GAL-ik
UK British/ˈɡælɪk/GAL-ik
  • GAL
  • ik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Gallic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of gallic

American and British speakers say gallic in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælɪk/ in the US and /ˈɡælɪk/ in the UK.

British respelling: GAL-ik.

What does gallic mean?

adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from galls.
  2. Of or pertaining to gallic acid or its derivatives.
adjective
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Gallic: Of or related to ancient Gaul, the medieval Frankish kingdom, or its successor states.
  2. Of, related to, or containing gallium.

Where does gallic come from?

From gall + -ic.

Words that rhyme with gallic

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gallic.

Questions about saying gallic

How do you pronounce gallic?

Say GAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɡælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in gallic?

Gallic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ik.

Do Americans and Brits say gallic the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɡælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).