How to Pronounce "gallon"
word
/ˈɡæɫən/
GA-luhn
/ɡˈælən/
GA-luhn
Definition
A unit for measuring volume, mostly used for liquids. In the US, one gallon equals about 3.8 liters; in the UK, one imperial gallon equals about 4.5 liters.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡæɫən/
British English
/ɡˈælən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GA-luhn
UK
GA-luhn
Listen in Context
I bought a gallon of milk.
A gallon is about 3.8 liters in the US.
We need two gallons of water for the trip.
Gas costs over four dollars a gallon now!