How to pronounce gallinaceous
Say it like gal-ih-NAY-shus. Gallinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- gal
- ih
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallinaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- galKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gallinaceous
American and British speakers say gallinaceous in essentially the same way: /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/ in the US and /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: gal-ih-NAY-shus.
What does gallinaceous mean?
- Related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.
Where does gallinaceous come from?
Borrowed from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna (“hen”), itself from gallus (“cock”).
Words that rhyme with gallinaceous
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Questions about saying gallinaceous
How do you pronounce gallinaceous?
Say gal-ih-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallinaceous?
Gallinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: gal · ih · NAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say gallinaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.