How to pronounce gezellig
Say it like guh-ZEL-ig. Gezellig has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL).
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- guh
- ZEL
- ig
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gezellig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gezellig
American and British speakers say gezellig in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈzɛlɪɡ/ in the US and /ɡəˈzɛlɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-ZEL-ig.
What does gezellig mean?
- Having a cosy or pleasant, or sociable atmosphere; convivial and inviting.
Where does gezellig come from?
Borrowed from Dutch gezellig, from Middle Dutch gesellich, from geselle (“companion”) + -ich (suffix forming adjectives).
Questions about saying gezellig
How do you pronounce gezellig?
Say guh-ZEL-ig. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈzɛlɪɡ/. In British English it is /ɡəˈzɛlɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gezellig?
Gezellig has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL). Broken into parts: guh · ZEL · ig.
Do Americans and Brits say gezellig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈzɛlɪɡ/ and the British form is /ɡəˈzɛlɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.