How to pronounce gelded
Say it like GHEL-dud. Gelded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEL).
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- GHEL
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gelded
American and British speakers say gelded in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛldəd/ in the US and /ˈɡɛldəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEL-dud.
What does gelded mean?
Where does gelded come from?
From geld + -ed.
Questions about saying gelded
How do you pronounce gelded?
Say GHEL-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛldəd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛldəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelded?
Gelded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEL). Broken into parts: GHEL · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say gelded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛldəd/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛldəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.