How to pronounce gilbert
Say it like GHIL-bert. Gilbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- bert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilbert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gilbert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIL-but.
What does gilbert mean?
- a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
- a librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911)
- English court physician noted for his studies of terrestrial magnetism (1540-1603)
Where does gilbert come from?
Named after William Gilbert (astronomer).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- gb
- gi
Words that rhyme with gilbert
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Questions about saying gilbert
How do you pronounce gilbert?
Say GHIL-bert. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪlbɚt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilbert?
Gilbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · bert.
Is gilbert 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 /ˈɡɪlbət/ (GHIL-but).