how to pronounce gamble

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

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gamble is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of gamble in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… our money to gamble with and with ahead …”

meanings of gamble

verb:

To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
To risk (something) for potential gain.
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
To interact with equipment at a casino.

noun:

A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
A risky venture.
A bet or wager.

name:

A surname.

gamble frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word gamble occurs in english on average 5.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.