How to pronounce gauleiter
Say it like GOW-ly-ter. Gauleiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- ly
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gauleiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gauleiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GOW-ly-tuh.
What does gauleiter mean?
- Any overbearing or unpleasant official, especially a local official.
Where does gauleiter come from?
Borrowed from German Gauleiter, from Gau (“administrative division”) + Leiter (“leader”).
Questions about saying gauleiter
How do you pronounce gauleiter?
Say GOW-ly-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊˌlaɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊˌlaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gauleiter?
Gauleiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · ly · ter.
Is gauleiter 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 /ˈɡaʊˌlaɪtə/ (GOW-ly-tuh).