How to Pronounce Galoshes

To pronounce "galoshes", say GAL-osh-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡəˈlɒʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɡəˈlɒʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “galoshes”

"galoshes" has 3 syllables: gal-osh-es. It rhymes with quashes and sloshes, if that helps it stick.

What does galoshes mean?

noun

  1. A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.
  2. A waterproof rubber boot, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions.

noun

  1. A clog or patten.

    “Nor were worthy [to] unbuckle his galoche. - Chaucer.”

  2. Hence, an overshoe worn in wet weather.

Synonyms

Wellington boot

Words that rhyme with galoshes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quashessloshessquasheswashesbrainwashesboshesnoshescoshesmatias

Related words

gumshoegolosharcticrubberbootsrubbersovershoeseaboot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galoshes"?▾

"Galoshes" has 3 syllables: gal · osh · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "galoshes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "galoshes" is /ɡəˈlɒʃɪz/.

What does "galoshes" mean?▾

Galoshes: A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.

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