How to pronounce gimbal
Say it like JIM-bul. Gimbal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM).
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- JIM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gimbal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gimbal
American and British speakers say gimbal in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪmbəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIM-bul.
What does gimbal mean?
- A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
- To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
- To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.
- To swivel, move on an axis.
Where does gimbal come from?
Alteration of gemel, from Old French gemel, jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus.
Words that rhyme with gimbal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gimbal.
Questions about saying gimbal
How do you pronounce gimbal?
Say JIM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gimbal?
Gimbal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM). Broken into parts: JIM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say gimbal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.