How to pronounce gazelle
Say it like guh-ZEL. Gazelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL).
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- guh
- ZEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gazelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gazelle
American and British speakers say gazelle in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈzɛl/ in the US and /ɡəˈzɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-ZEL.
What does gazelle mean?
- An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa), Procapra (native to Asia), Eudorcas, or Nanger, capable of running at high speeds for long periods.
- To leap like a gazelle.
- To go fast; to speed; to rush.
Words that rhyme with gazelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gazelle.
Questions about saying gazelle
How do you pronounce gazelle?
Say guh-ZEL. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈzɛl/. In British English it is /ɡəˈzɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gazelle?
Gazelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL). Broken into parts: guh · ZEL.
Do Americans and Brits say gazelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈzɛl/ and the British form is /ɡəˈzɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.