How to pronounce gambler
Say it like GAM-bler. Gambler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- bler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambler 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.
- blerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gambler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAM-bluh.
What does gambler mean?
- One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
- One who takes significant risks.
Where does gambler come from?
From gamble + -er.
Words that rhyme with gambler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gambler.
Questions about saying gambler
How do you pronounce gambler?
Say GAM-bler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmblɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gambler?
Gambler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · bler.
Is gambler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡæmblə/ (GAM-bluh).