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How to Pronounce Gerald

Gerald / dzhehruhld /

The name Gerald is a Male name of English origin meaning "Spear ruler". It is pronounced dzhehruhld.

English Male

Gerald is a English name meaning "Spear ruler". The name Gerald is of Germanic origin. It comes from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'.

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhehruhld
IPA d͡ʒɛɹəld

Say it as dzhehruhld. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Gerald?
Gerald is pronounced dzhehruhld.
What is the correct pronunciation of Gerald?
The correct pronunciation of Gerald is dzhehruhld (IPA: d͡ʒɛɹəld).
Is Gerald a English name?
Yes, Gerald is a English name meaning "Spear ruler".

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