How to pronounce galpal
Say it like GAL-pal. Galpal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- pal
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galpal 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.
- palKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of galpal
American and British speakers say galpal in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælpæl/ in the US and /ˈɡælpæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-pal.
What does galpal mean?
- A female friend or girlfriend.
Where does galpal come from?
From gal + pal, chosen for the rhyme.
Questions about saying galpal
How do you pronounce galpal?
Say GAL-pal. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælpæl/. In British English it is /ˈɡælpæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galpal?
Galpal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · pal.
Do Americans and Brits say galpal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælpæl/ and the British form is /ˈɡælpæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.