How to Pronounce "gales"
word
ˈɡeɪɫz
GAYLZ
ɡˈeɪlz
GAYLZ
Definition
Strong winds, usually much stronger than a breeze, often used to describe powerful weather at sea or on the coast.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡeɪɫz
British English
ɡˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAYLZ
UK
GAYLZ
Listen in Context
There were strong gales last night.
The ship struggled against the gales at sea.
Many trees fell during the gales.
Weather reports warned of severe gales along the coast.