How to Pronounce "gallows humor"
expression
GAL-ohz HYOO-mer
ga-LOHZ HYOO-muh
Definition
Gallows humor is a type of joking or humor that makes light of serious, dangerous, or death-related topics, often used as a way to cope with difficult situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæɫoʊz/ /ˈhjumɝ
British English
ɡˈæləʊz/ /hjuː.mə(ɹ)
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAL-ohz HYOO-mer
UK
ga-LOHZ HYOO-muh
Listen in Context
Some doctors use gallows humor to deal with stress at work.
People often use gallows humor in hard times.
He is known for his gallows humor, even in scary situations.
Her gallows humor really helped everyone get through the tough night shift.