How to pronounce gulag
Say it like GOO-lahg. Gulag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- lahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lahgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gulag
American and British speakers say gulag in essentially the same way: /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ in the US and /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-lahg.
What does gulag mean?
- A prison camp, especially one used to hold political prisoners.
- A place where, or political system in which, people with dissident views are routinely oppressed.
- To compel (someone) into a forced labor camp or a similar place of confinement or exile.
Questions about saying gulag
How do you pronounce gulag?
Say GOO-lahg. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulag?
Gulag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · lahg.
Do Americans and Brits say gulag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.