How to Pronounce Gallop

To pronounce "gallop", say GALL-op — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæləp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡæləp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gallop”

"gallop" has 2 syllables: gall-op. It rhymes with scallop and dallop, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gallup — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gallop mean?

noun

  1. The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.
  2. An abnormal rhythm of the heart, made up of three or four sounds, like a horse's gallop.

verb

  1. (of a horse, etc) To run at a gallop.

    “The horse galloped past the finishing line.”

  2. To ride at a galloping pace.

Words that rhyme with gallop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scallopdallopshallopgalopjalapsalepgallupsalop

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gallop"?▾

"Gallop" has 2 syllables: gall · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "gallop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gallop" is /ˈɡæləp/.

What does "gallop" mean?▾

Gallop: The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

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