How to pronounce galore
Say it like guh-LOR. Galore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOR).
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- guh
- LOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of galore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: guh-LAW.
What does galore mean?
- In abundance.“After the shipwreck there was whisky galore to be had for the taking.”
- In abundance.
Where does galore come from?
Borrowed from Irish go leor and Scottish Gaelic gu leòr, gu leòir (“till sufficient, enough, plenty”) (compare Manx dy liooar), from Irish go, Scottish Gaelic gu (“to; till, until”) + Irish leor, Scottish Gaelic leòr (“ample, sufficient”);
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Words that rhyme with galore
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Questions about saying galore
How do you pronounce galore?
Say guh-LOR. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɔr/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galore?
Galore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOR). Broken into parts: guh · LOR.
Is galore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɡəˈlɔː/ (guh-LAW).