How to pronounce gasbag
Say it like GAS-bag. Gasbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS).
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- GAS
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gasbag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gasbag
American and British speakers say gasbag in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæsbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈɡæsbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAS-bag.
What does gasbag mean?
- A bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon.
- A lighter-than-air aircraft; a balloon or dirigible.
- To speak foolishly, pompously, or at length; to blather.
Where does gasbag come from?
From gas + bag.
Questions about saying gasbag
How do you pronounce gasbag?
Say GAS-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæsbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæsbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gasbag?
Gasbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS). Broken into parts: GAS · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say gasbag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæsbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈɡæsbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.