How to pronounce "gabardine" in English
ˌɡæbərˈdiːn
ga·bər·DEEN
Primary stress: DEEN
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “gabardine”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ga
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
bər
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
DEEN
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("DEEN"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "gabardine" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“We always say his spirit lives on and it should because it was his company, it was his vision and he created that waterproof gabardine fabric”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“the trenches during the first world war gabardine a waterresistant fabric was invented and then patented by the Englishman Thomas Burberry in 1888 after”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “gabardine”
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We always say his spirit lives on and it should because it was his company, it was his vision and he created that waterproof gabardine fabric
Hear it in context: “gabardine”
2 clipsThe English word “gabardine” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌɡæbərˈdiːn (phonetic respelling: ga-bər-DEEN). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ga · bər · DEEN), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (DEEN). Grammatically, “gabardine” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “gabardine” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Khan Academy.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #1 · @12:37
“and he founded the company. We always say his spirit lives on and it should because it was his company, it was his vision and he created that waterproof gabardine fabric because it was his company, it was his vision”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @24:37
“trench the trench coat was originally designed for British soldiers to wear in the trenches during the first world war gabardine a waterresistant fabric was invented and then patented by the Englishman Thomas Burberry in 1888 after invented and then patented by the Englishman Thomas Burberry in 1888 after”
Definition & Meaning: “gabardine”
- A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.
- A similar fabric, made from cotton.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The merchant found gabardines with finer ribs sold better here.”
- “We always say his spirit lives on and it should because it was his company, it was his vision and he created that waterproof gabardine fabric”
- “the trenches during the first world war gabardine a waterresistant fabric was invented and then patented by the Englishman Thomas Burberry in 1888 after”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “gabardine”
- Pronunciation:
- ga-bər-DEEN
- Syllables:
- ga · bər · DEEN
- Written Hyphenation:
- gab · ar · dine
- Primary stress:
- DEEN
- IPA:
- ˌɡæbərˈdiːn
- Hear it in context
- gabardine
Words that Rhyme with “gabardine”
-inWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"gabardine" (⁄ˌɡæbərˈdiːn⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "gabardine" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about gabardine
How do you pronounce “gabardine”?
“gabardine” is pronounced ⁄ˌɡæbərˈdiːn⁄ (ga-bər-DEEN). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “gabardine”?
“gabardine” has 3 syllables: ga · bər · DEEN.
Where is the stress in “gabardine”?
The primary stress in “gabardine” is on “DEEN”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “gabardine” mean?
A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.
How can I hear “gabardine” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “gabardine”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).