How to pronounce gila
Say it like GHEE-luh. Gila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE).
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- GHEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gila pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gila
American and British speakers say gila in essentially the same way: /ˈɡilə/ in the US and /ˈɡiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEE-luh.
What does gila mean?
- Mad; crazy; insane.
Where does gila come from?
Borrowed from Malay gila.
Words that rhyme with gila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gila.
Questions about saying gila
How do you pronounce gila?
Say GHEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡilə/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gila?
Gila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE). Broken into parts: GHEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say gila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡilə/ and the British form is /ˈɡiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.