How to pronounce gavial
Say it like GAY-vee-ul. Gavial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gavial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gavial
American and British speakers say gavial in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪviəl/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-vee-ul.
What does gavial mean?
- Alternative form of gharial.
Questions about saying gavial
How do you pronounce gavial?
Say GAY-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪviəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gavial?
Gavial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · vee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gavial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪviəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.