How to pronounce gallons
Say it like GAL-unz. Gallons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gallons
American and British speakers say gallons in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælənz/ in the US and /ˈɡælənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-unz.
What does gallons mean?
- plural of gallon How to pronounce gallon
Questions about saying gallons
How do you pronounce gallons?
Say GAL-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælənz/. In British English it is /ˈɡælənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallons?
Gallons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say gallons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælənz/ and the British form is /ˈɡælənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.