How to pronounce gallivant
Say it like GAL-ih-vant. Gallivant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- ih
- vant
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallivant 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.
- vantKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gallivant
American and British speakers say gallivant in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælɪvænt/ in the US and /ˈɡælɪvænt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-ih-vant.
What does gallivant mean?
- To roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.
Where does gallivant come from?
1809, from gallant (“wooing women”), originally in sense “to flirt”, broadened to mean “roaming without plan”.
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Questions about saying gallivant
How do you pronounce gallivant?
Say GAL-ih-vant. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælɪvænt/. In British English it is /ˈɡælɪvænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallivant?
Gallivant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ih · vant.
Do Americans and Brits say gallivant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælɪvænt/ and the British form is /ˈɡælɪvænt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.