How to Pronounce Gallbladder

To pronounce "gallbladder", say GALLBL-add-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GALLBL-add-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “gallbladder”

"gallbladder" has 3 syllables: gallbl-add-er. It rhymes with madder and gadder, if that helps it stick.

What does gallbladder mean?

noun

  1. A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

Synonyms

cholecystvescica biliarisvescica fellea

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Words that rhyme with gallbladder

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maddergadderladderbladderstepladderpaddersadder

Related words

gallbowelbladdermultiseptatesacvesicleopacifiedcholecyst

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gallbladder"?▾

"Gallbladder" has 3 syllables: gallbl · add · er.

What does "gallbladder" mean?▾

Gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

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