How to pronounce Gallup
Say it like GAL-up. Gallup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallup 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gallup
American and British speakers say Gallup in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæləp/ in the US and /ˈɡæləp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-up.
What does Gallup mean?
- a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border
Words that rhyme with Gallup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gallup.
Words that sound like Gallup
Questions about saying Gallup
How do you pronounce Gallup?
Say GAL-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæləp/. In British English it is /ˈɡæləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gallup?
Gallup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · up.
Do Americans and Brits say Gallup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæləp/ and the British form is /ˈɡæləp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Gallup?
Gallup sounds the same as gallop in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.