How to pronounce gambol
Say it like GAM-bul. Gambol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambol 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 gambol
American and British speakers say gambol in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbəl/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-bul.
What does gambol mean?
- To move about playfully; to frolic.
- To do a forward roll.
- An instance of running or skipping about playfully.
- An instance of more general frisking or frolicking.
Where does gambol come from?
From earlier gambolde, from Middle French gambade (modern gambade).
Words that rhyme with gambol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gambol.
Words that sound like gambol
Questions about saying gambol
How do you pronounce gambol?
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 gambol?
Gambol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say gambol 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.
What words sound the same as gambol?
Gambol sounds the same as gamble in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.