How to pronounce gelada
Say it like juh-LAH-duh. Gelada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- juh
- LAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gelada
American and British speakers say gelada in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈlɑdə/ in the US and /dʒəˈlɑːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-LAH-duh.
What does gelada mean?
- Any of species Theropithecus gelada of Old World monkeys, distinguished from baboons by the bright patch of skin on their chests.
Where does gelada come from?
Borrowed from Amharic ጭላዳ (č̣əlada).
Words that rhyme with gelada
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Questions about saying gelada
How do you pronounce gelada?
Say juh-LAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈlɑdə/. In British English it is /dʒəˈlɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelada?
Gelada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: juh · LAH · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say gelada the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈlɑdə/ and the British form is /dʒəˈlɑːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.