How to pronounce gamble
Say it like GAM-bul. Gamble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamble 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gamble
American and British speakers say gamble in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbəl/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-bul.
What does gamble mean?
- take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”
- play games for money
- money that is risked for possible monetary gain
- a risky act or venture
Where does gamble come from?
From earlier gamel, from Middle English *gamlen, *gamelen, variant of Middle English gamenen, from Old English gæmnian, gamnian, gamenian (“to joke; play”), related to Old English gamen (“joy; mirth; pleasure; entertainment; pastime; sport;
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gamble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gamble.
Questions about saying gamble
How do you pronounce gamble?
Say GAM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamble?
Gamble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say gamble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.