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How to pronounce:
gala
Definition:
(nou) a gay festivity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡɑːlə
Examples:
The gala was just a festival
During the gala, there is a parade of candidates.
The gala and the parade were fantastic.
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Common mistakes of gala pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing "gala" as /ˈɡeɪ.lə/. In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɡɑː.lə/ (US) and /ˈɡeɪ.lə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, "ga".
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Some may say "gala" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat". The correct pronunciation is with a long "a" sound, /ɑː/ (US) or /eɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice stretching the "a" in "ga".
- Final "a" sound: Some speakers neglect the final "a" sound, dropping it entirely. They might say "gal" instead of "gala". The final "a" is important and should be pronounced as /lə/. Tip: Always finish with a clear "la".
- Overemphasis on vowels: Learners sometimes overemphasize the vowels, making "gala" sound overly complicated. This can lead to a pronunciation like /ˈɡeɪ.lə/. The correct pronunciation is smoother: /ˈɡɑː.lə/ (US) or /ˈɡeɪ.lə/ (UK). Tip: Keep it simple and fluid.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may confuse the length of the vowels, pronouncing "gala" with equal stress on both syllables. The first syllable is longer and stressed, while the second is shorter and unstressed. Tip: Focus on making the first syllable prominent.