To pronounce "gilgai", say GILG-ai — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ/
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"gilgai" has 2 syllables: gilg-ai. It rhymes with nilgai, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gilgai" has 2 syllables: gilg · ai.
The IPA transcription of "gilgai" is /ˈɡɪlɡʌɪ/.
Gilgai: A small concavity or depression between ridges, where rainwater gathers.
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