How to Pronounce Gimbal

To pronounce "gimbal", say GIMB-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɪmbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɪmbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gimbal”

"gimbal" has 2 syllables: gimb-al. It rhymes with grumble and rumble, if that helps it stick.

What does gimbal mean?

noun

  1. A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.

verb

  1. To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
  2. To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.

Words that rhyme with gimbal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grumblerumblemumblestumbletumblehumblejumblefumblebumbledrumbleumbelwimble

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gimbal"?▾

"Gimbal" has 2 syllables: gimb · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "gimbal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gimbal" is /ˈdʒɪmbəl/.

What does "gimbal" mean?▾

Gimbal: A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.

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