How to Pronounce Galingale

To pronounce "galingale", say GAL-ing-al-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

galingale

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “galingale”

"galingale" has 4 syllables: gal-ing-al-e.

What does galingale mean?

noun

  1. Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.

noun

  1. One of several species of Cyperus sedges with aromatic rhizomes.

Synonyms

greater galangallesser galangal

Related words

galangalgallingalecyperusmakaloaehuawatoetoeclubgrasssedge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galingale"?▾

"Galingale" has 4 syllables: gal · ing · al · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "galingale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "galingale" is /ˈɡælɪŋɡeɪl/.

What does "galingale" mean?▾

Galingale: 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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