How to Pronounce Gallinule

To pronounce "gallinule", say GALL-in-ul-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡælɪnjuːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gallinule”

"gallinule" has 4 syllables: gall-in-ul-e.

What does gallinule mean?

noun

  1. A bird of one of several species in the genera Porphyrio and Gallinula of the family Rallidae.

Synonyms

swamphen

Related words

swamphengallitogalliformgullfrancolin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gallinule"?▾

"Gallinule" has 4 syllables: gall · in · ul · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gallinule"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gallinule" is /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/.

What does "gallinule" mean?▾

Gallinule: A bird of one of several species in the genera Porphyrio and Gallinula of the family Rallidae.

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