How to pronounce gilgai
Say it like GHIL-ghy. Gilgai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- ghy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilgai 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.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gilgai
American and British speakers say gilgai in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪlɡaɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡɪlɡaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-ghy.
What does gilgai mean?
- A small concavity or depression between ridges, where rainwater gathers.
Where does gilgai come from?
Borrowed from Gamilaraay gilgaay (“small water hole”).
Questions about saying gilgai
How do you pronounce gilgai?
Say GHIL-ghy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪlɡaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlɡaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilgai?
Gilgai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · ghy.
Do Americans and Brits say gilgai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪlɡaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪlɡaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.