How to Pronounce Gamelan

To pronounce "gamelan", say GAM-el-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gamelan”

"gamelan" has 3 syllables: gam-el-an. It rhymes with mamelon and gamelin, if that helps it stick.

What does gamelan mean?

noun

  1. A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling).
  2. The name of the ensemble performing this style of music.

Words that rhyme with gamelan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mamelongamelinhamelin

Related words

javanesebalineseugalgendergambangdegungsulingimbal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gamelan"?▾

"Gamelan" has 3 syllables: gam · el · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "gamelan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gamelan" is /ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/.

What does "gamelan" mean?▾

Gamelan: A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling).

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