How to pronounce gambled
Say it like GAM-buld. Gambled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambled 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.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gambled
American and British speakers say gambled in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbəld/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-buld.
What does gambled mean?
- simple past and past participle of gamble How to pronounce gamble
Words that rhyme with gambled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gambled.
Questions about saying gambled
How do you pronounce gambled?
Say GAM-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbəld/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gambled?
Gambled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say gambled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmbəld/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.