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