Gavel

How many syllables in Gavel?

gavel has 2 syllables

Split Gavel into syllables?

gav-el

Definition of Gavel

a small hammer used by a person in charge of a meeting to hit a desk or table to get people's attention or to show that a decision has been made

How should Gavel divide into syllables

The word 'gavel' has two syllables. The first syllable 'gav' has a vowel 'a' and a consonant 'g'. The second syllable 'el' has a vowel 'e' and a consonant 'l'.

Part of Speech - Gavel

Noun

The judge used his gavel to call the courtroom to order.

Sentences with Gavel

  • The auctioneer banged his gavel and shouted, 'Sold!'
  • The mayor used the gavel to start the city council meeting.
  • The judge hit the gavel and said, 'Order in the court!'
  • The chairman held the gavel as he presided over the meeting.
  • The auctioneer's gavel made a loud sound as he closed the bidding.
  • The judge banged the gavel to bring the trial to a close.
  • The chairman tapped the gavel to signal the end of the meeting.
  • The auctioneer's gavel hit the table, signifying the end of the auction.
  • The judge held the gavel as he listened to the arguments.
  • The mayor used the gavel to announce the new city ordinance.

Quotes with Gavel

  • The gavel is the symbol of order and decorum.
  • The gavel is mightier than the sword.
  • The sound of the gavel is the sound of justice.
  • With the gavel in hand, the chairman rules the meeting.
  • The gavel strikes a chord of authority.
  • The sound of the gavel is the sound of power.
  • The gavel signifies the beginning and the end of a meeting.
  • The gavel is the judge's scepter.
  • The gavel is the conductor's baton of the meeting.
  • The gavel is the symbol of civility and respect.

Number of characters in Gavel

5 ( g, a, v, e, l )

Unique letters in Gavel

5 ( g, a, v, e, l )

Gavel Backwards

levag

Phonetic Transcription of Gavel

IPA (International): ˈgævʌl

ARA (American): ˈgævʌl

EPA (English): ˈgævʌl

GAE-VAH-L