How to pronounce galon
Say it like ga-LAWN. Galon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWN).
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- ga
- LAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of galon
American and British speakers say galon in essentially the same way: /ɡæˈlɔn/ in the US and /ɡæˈlɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ga-LAW.
What does galon mean?
- Alternative form of galloon.
Where does galon come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French galon.
Words that rhyme with galon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galon.
Questions about saying galon
How do you pronounce galon?
Say ga-LAWN. The American pronunciation is /ɡæˈlɔn/. In British English it is /ɡæˈlɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galon?
Galon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWN). Broken into parts: ga · LAWN.
Do Americans and Brits say galon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæˈlɔn/ and the British form is /ɡæˈlɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.