Phonetic Breakdown of "gallon"
Learn how to break down "gallon" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
gal-lon
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈɡælən/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
G AE1 L AH0 N
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Definition of "gallon"
Pronunciation: /ˈɡælən/
Noun
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A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
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Exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon
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231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters for liquids (a "U.S. liquid gallon")
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One-eighth of a U.S. bushel or approximately 4.405 liters for dry goods (a "U.S. dry gallon").
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(in the plural) A large quantity (of any liquid).Example: "The pipe burst and gallons of water flooded into the kitchen."