gamble

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

Syllables gam·ble

Stress GAM-ble

Phonics Breakdown

gam

/ɡæm/

short a

ble

/bəl/

schwa

Meaning

to take a risk in the hope of gaining something

Sound Reference

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gam=/ɡæm/(gamma) + ble=/bəl/(table)

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the new business.