How to Pronounce Gales

To pronounce "gales", say GAL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

GAL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “gales”

"gales" has 2 syllables: gal-es. It rhymes with entails and travails, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: galles, gayles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gales mean?

noun

  1. A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

    “It's blowing a gale outside.”

  2. An outburst, especially of laughter.

    “a gale of laughter”

noun

  1. A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.

    “Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due.”

Words that rhyme with gales

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevailsassails

Related words

gallongallsstormswaleswindwindsgustssqualls

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gales"?▾

"Gales" has 2 syllables: gal · es.

What does "gales" mean?▾

Gales: A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

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