How to pronounce gargle
Say it like GAR-gul. Gargle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gargle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gargle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-gul.
What does gargle mean?
- To clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs.
- To make a sound like the one made while gargling.
- To clean a specific part of the body by gargling (almost always throat or mouth).
- A liquid used for gargling.
- The sound or act of gargling.
- Lager or other alcoholic drink.
Where does gargle come from?
From French gargouiller (“to gargle”), from Old French gargouille, gargole (“gutter, throat”).
Questions about saying gargle
How do you pronounce gargle?
Say GAR-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gargle?
Gargle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · gul.
Is gargle 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 /ˈɡɑːɡəl/ (GAH-gul).