How to pronounce gambling
Say it like GAM-buh-ling. Gambling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gambling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: GAM-bling.
What does gambling mean?
- the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)“his gambling cost him a fortune”“there was heavy play at the blackjack table”
Where does gambling come from?
By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying gambling
How do you pronounce gambling?
Say GAM-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gambling?
Gambling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · buh · ling.
Is gambling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/ (GAM-bling).