How to pronounce gerbils
Say it like JUR-bils. Gerbils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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US American/ˈdʒɝbɪls/JUR-bils
UK British/ˈdʒɜːbɪls/JUR-bils
- JUR
- bils
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerbils pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bilsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gerbils
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-bils.
What does gerbils mean?
noun
- plural of gerbil How to pronounce gerbil
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gerbil How to pronounce gerbil
Questions about saying gerbils
How do you pronounce gerbils?
Say JUR-bils. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝbɪls/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːbɪls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerbils?
Gerbils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · bils.
Is gerbils pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɜːbɪls/ (JUR-bils).