How to pronounce garibaldi
Say it like gar-uh-BAWL-dee. Garibaldi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAWL).
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- gar
- uh
- BAWL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garibaldi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of garibaldi
American and British speakers say garibaldi in essentially the same way: /ˌɡærəˈbɔldi/ in the US and /ˌɡærəˈbɔːldi/ in the UK.
British respelling: gar-uh-BAWL-dee.
What does garibaldi mean?
- a biscuit consisting of currants squashed between layers of flaky pastry.
- A bright yellow/orange damselfish, of the genus Hypsypops, from the seas of southern California.
- A kind of jacket worn by women.
Where does garibaldi come from?
The jacket is named after Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi, who wore a red shirt of similar appearance.
Words that rhyme with garibaldi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of garibaldi.
Questions about saying garibaldi
How do you pronounce garibaldi?
Say gar-uh-BAWL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡærəˈbɔldi/. In British English it is /ˌɡærəˈbɔːldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garibaldi?
Garibaldi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAWL). Broken into parts: gar · uh · BAWL · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say garibaldi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡærəˈbɔldi/ and the British form is /ˌɡærəˈbɔːldi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.