How to pronounce gharial
Say it like GHER-ee-ul. Gharial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER).
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- GHER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gharial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gharial
American and British speakers say gharial in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛriəl/ in the US and /ˈɡɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAIR-ree-ul.
What does gharial mean?
- A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.
Words that rhyme with gharial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gharial.
Questions about saying gharial
How do you pronounce gharial?
Say GHER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gharial?
Gharial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER). Broken into parts: GHER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gharial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛriəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.