How to Pronounce "gila"
word
ˈɡiɫə
GEE-luh
ˈhiːlə
HEE-luh
Definition
'Gila' usually refers to the Gila monster, a large venomous lizard found in southwestern North America, or the Gila River in the U.S. Southwest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡiɫə
British English
ˈhiːlə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GEE-luh
UK
HEE-luh
Listen in Context
The Gila monster is a venomous lizard native to the southwestern U.S.
The Gila River runs through New Mexico and Arizona.
A Gila monster should never be kept as a pet because it is dangerous.
Many people hike along the beautiful Gila River trails each year.