How to pronounce galosh
Say it like guh-LAHSH. Galosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHSH).
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- guh
- LAHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galosh 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.
- LAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of galosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: guh-LOSH.
What does galosh mean?
- A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.
- A waterproof rubber boot, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions.
- A gaiter, or legging, covering the upper part of the shoe and part of the leg.
- To walk while wearing, or as if wearing, galoshes; to splash about.
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Words that rhyme with galosh
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Questions about saying galosh
How do you pronounce galosh?
Say guh-LAHSH. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɑʃ/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galosh?
Galosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHSH). Broken into parts: guh · LAHSH.
Is galosh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ (guh-LOSH).