How to Pronounce Gambrel

To pronounce "gambrel", say GAMBR-el — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GAMBR-el

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💡 Tip for remembering “gambrel”

"gambrel" has 2 syllables: gambr-el. It rhymes with cambrel and chambrel, if that helps it stick.

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

What does gambrel mean?

noun

  1. The hind leg of a horse.
  2. (chiefly historical and obsolete outside dialectal) A bar, usually metal, with a central loop and a hook at each end, used to hang a carcass for butchering.

verb

  1. To truss or hang up by means of a gambrel.

Words that rhyme with gambrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cambrelchambrelgambrellgambrill

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gambrel"?▾

"Gambrel" has 2 syllables: gambr · el.

What does "gambrel" mean?▾

Gambrel: The hind leg of a horse.

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