How to pronounce gallon
Say it like GAL-un. Gallon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gallon
American and British speakers say gallon in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælən/ in the US and /ˈɡælən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-un.
What does gallon mean?
- United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
- a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
Words that rhyme with gallon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gallon.
Questions about saying gallon
How do you pronounce gallon?
Say GAL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælən/. In British English it is /ˈɡælən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallon?
Gallon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gallon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælən/ and the British form is /ˈɡælən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.