How to pronounce Gibraltar
Say it like jih-BRAWL-ter. Gibraltar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAWL).
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- jih
- BRAWL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gibraltar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Gibraltar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jih-BRAWL-tuh.
What does Gibraltar mean?
- A peninsula, city, and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, at the southern end of Iberia.
Where does Gibraltar come from?
The barangay in Baguio, Philippines is named by a German national "Jonathan Speth" after the Rock of Gibraltar in Europe.
Words that rhyme with Gibraltar
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Questions about saying Gibraltar
How do you pronounce Gibraltar?
Say jih-BRAWL-ter. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈbrɔltɚ/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈbrɔːltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gibraltar?
Gibraltar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAWL). Broken into parts: jih · BRAWL · ter.
Is Gibraltar 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 /dʒɪˈbrɔːltə/ (jih-BRAWL-tuh).