How to pronounce gelled
Say it like JELD. Gelled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gelled
American and British speakers say gelled in essentially the same way: /dʒɛld/ in the US and /dʒɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: JELD.
What does gelled mean?
- simple past and past participle of gel How to pronounce gel
- Enclosed in a gel.
- Styled with hair gel.
Words that rhyme with gelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gelled.
Questions about saying gelled
How do you pronounce gelled?
Say JELD. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛld/. In British English it is /dʒɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelled?
Gelled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JELD.
Do Americans and Brits say gelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛld/ and the British form is /dʒɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.