To pronounce "gilgamesh", say GILG-am-esh — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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GILG-am-esh
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"gilgamesh" has 3 syllables: gilg-am-esh. It rhymes with gilgamish, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: gilgamish — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gilgamesh" has 3 syllables: gilg · am · esh.
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