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beach-mom
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Question for Spanish Speakers

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‎09-06-2022 10:13 PM - edited ‎09-06-2022 10:13 PM

Can you please help me with the correct pronunciation of this young man's name?

 

 

 

"Gael"

 

 

 

I want to say it correctly. TIA!  Smiley Happy

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Janey2
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Re: Question for Spanish Speakers

‎09-06-2022 10:31 PM

Google how to pronounce gael and you can hear how to pronounce

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BlueFinch
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Re: Question for Spanish Speakers

‎09-07-2022 03:49 AM

For men, the masculine version sounds like Gah-el. For women it's feminized, sounding just like Gale. It's of Welsh origin. I've seen men and women with this name in Celtic literature. I think it's a cool name. 

 

It's not a Spanish name, although it was adopted over time. I've never seen it in my large Hispanic population though.  Without knowing how to pronounce it, I think most men would not be happy to be called the feminine -- Gale. 

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Re: Question for Spanish Speakers

‎09-07-2022 10:25 AM

Gael Monfils is a tennis player from France.

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SilleeMee
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Re: Question for Spanish Speakers

‎09-07-2022 10:43 AM

"Gael" is a Welsh name with roots in Celtic culture.

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Re: Question for Spanish Speakers

‎09-07-2022 01:35 PM

Just Google  "How to pronunce Gael in Spanish" a box will pop up that let's you hear how to  pronounce it.   It sounds like "guy-el".

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beach-mom
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‎09-07-2022 02:20 PM

Thanks everyone! I should have Googled it!

 

 

 

@BlueFinch - Thanks for your help and the explanation. This is a young man from Mexico. He doesn't speak much English, but he's learning. Now I will not mispronounce his name!  Smiley Happy

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