How to pronounce gilgul
Say it like GHIL-guul. Gilgul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- guul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilgul 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.
- guulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of gilgul
American and British speakers say gilgul in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪlˌɡʊl/ in the US and /ˈɡɪlˌɡʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-guul.
What does gilgul mean?
- reincarnation, metempsychosis
Questions about saying gilgul
How do you pronounce gilgul?
Say GHIL-guul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪlˌɡʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlˌɡʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilgul?
Gilgul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · guul.
Do Americans and Brits say gilgul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪlˌɡʊl/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪlˌɡʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.