How to Pronounce "galling"
word
ˈɡɔɫɪŋ
GAWL-ing
ɡˈɔːlɪŋ
GAWL-ing
Definition
Extremely annoying or irritating, especially because something feels unfair or hard to accept.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɔɫɪŋ
British English
ɡˈɔːlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAWL-ing
UK
GAWL-ing
Listen in Context
It was galling to see my hard work ignored.
She found it galling that he got the promotion instead of her.
The most galling part was how unfair the decision seemed.
It's absolutely galling when someone takes credit for your ideas.