How to pronounce Gambia
Say it like GAM-bee-uh. Gambia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gambia
American and British speakers say Gambia in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbiə/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-bee-uh.
What does Gambia mean?
- A river in West Africa.
- A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of The Gambia.
Where does Gambia come from?
From the name of the Gambia River.
Questions about saying Gambia
How do you pronounce Gambia?
Say GAM-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbiə/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gambia?
Gambia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · bee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Gambia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmbiə/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmbiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.