To pronounce "galangal", say GAL-ang-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/
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"galangal" has 3 syllables: gal-ang-al.
noun
"Galangal" has 3 syllables: gal · ang · al.
The IPA transcription of "galangal" is /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/.
Galangal: Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.
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