How to Pronounce "gentle giant"
expression
JEN-tl JAI-uhnt
JEN-tuhl JAI-uhnt
Definition
A 'gentle giant' is someone or something that is physically large or strong but has a kind, caring, and gentle nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛnəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛntəɫ/ /ˈdʒaɪənt
British English
dʒˈɛntəl/ /dʒˈaɪənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEN-tl JAI-uhnt
UK
JEN-tuhl JAI-uhnt
Listen in Context
My uncle is a gentle giant who loves kids.
The Saint Bernard is known as a gentle giant among dogs.
Everyone calls Mr. Lee the gentle giant at work.
Don’t be scared—he looks tough but he’s really a gentle giant.