How to pronounce gallus
Say it like GAL-us. Gallus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gallus
American and British speakers say gallus in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæləs/ in the US and /ˈɡæləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-us.
What does gallus mean?
- plural of gallu
- Alternative form of gallows.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gallus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gallus.
Questions about saying gallus
How do you pronounce gallus?
Say GAL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæləs/. In British English it is /ˈɡæləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallus?
Gallus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say gallus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæləs/ and the British form is /ˈɡæləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.