How to pronounce gallinule
Say it like GAL-ih-nyool. Gallinule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- ih
- nyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallinule 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gallinule
American and British speakers say gallinule in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælɪnjul/ in the US and /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-ih-nyool.
What does gallinule mean?
- A bird of one of several species in the genera Porphyrio and Gallinula of the family Rallidae.
Where does gallinule come from?
From French gallinule, from Latin gallinula.
Questions about saying gallinule
How do you pronounce gallinule?
Say GAL-ih-nyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælɪnjul/. In British English it is /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallinule?
Gallinule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ih · nyool.
Do Americans and Brits say gallinule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælɪnjul/ and the British form is /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.