How to pronounce gidgee
Say it like GHIJ-ee. Gidgee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIJ).
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- GHIJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gidgee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gidgee
American and British speakers say gidgee in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈɡɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIJ-ee.
What does gidgee mean?
- Any of various trees of the genus Acacia, especially Acacia cambagei.
- A type of long spear.
Where does gidgee come from?
Borrowed from Wiradjuri gijir.
Questions about saying gidgee
How do you pronounce gidgee?
Say GHIJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gidgee?
Gidgee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIJ). Broken into parts: GHIJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gidgee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.