How to Pronounce "gavel"
word
ˈɡævəɫ
GAV-uhl
ɡˈævəl
GAV-uhl
Definition
A small hammer used by a judge or person in charge to signal that a meeting or court session is starting, finished, or when making a final decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡævəɫ
British English
ɡˈævəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAV-uhl
UK
GAV-uhl
Listen in Context
The judge hit the gavel to start the court session.
When the gavel falls, everyone must be quiet.
She bought a toy gavel to play judge at home.
The chairman brought down the gavel and ended the heated discussion.