How to pronounce gelid
Say it like JEL-id. Gelid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gelid
American and British speakers say gelid in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛlɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-id.
What does gelid mean?
- Very cold; icy or frosty; frigid.
Where does gelid come from?
First attested in 1630.
Questions about saying gelid
How do you pronounce gelid?
Say JEL-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelid?
Gelid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · id.
Do Americans and Brits say gelid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛlɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.