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Gabriel Pronunciation
Gabriel is pronounced GAY-bree-uhl, IPA /ˈgeɪbriəl/.
GAY-bree-uhl
US /ˈgeɪbriəl/
Syllables: GAY · bree · uhl (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: The archangel who brings news in the Bible and the Quran, and a boys' name taken from him.
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Gabriel in a Sentence
- Gabriel announces the news to Mary.
- Gabriel plays in goal for the school team.
- Her youngest is called Gabriel.
Common Mispronunciations of Gabriel
Not ga-bree-EL
GAY carries the name, and the beats after it lose volume one by one.
Not GAB-ree-uhl
The opening a is the long ay of gable.
Tip: The French Gabrielle moves the weight to the end: ga-bree-EL.
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